[CLOSED]Research Librarian, Kent School, Kent, CT

Posted February 16, 2018

Kent School seeks to fill the position of Research Librarian in the John Gray Park ’28 Library. The person in this role will serve as a primary point of contact for student research at Kent, and for faculty research support.

Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections of a required class in study skills and research methods; creating and delivering individual lessons for classes and projects in and outside of the library; participating in ongoing collection development of both print and digital materials and promotion of same; managing and developing a robust student tutoring program; promoting academic integrity principles through individual and group instruction as well as programming; assisting with supervision of students in the library generally.

This is an academic year (40 week) staff position with benefits, salary commensurate with experience.

Requires an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, excellent communication and technology skills, demonstrated experience with sophisticated research methods, a particular enthusiasm for working with college bound high school students, comfort working in a rapidly changing environment, and desire to be a member of a creative team. Prior experience in an independent school environment is preferred.

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