Librarian, Blue School, New York City, NY

Posted April 11, 2018

Blue School is an independent PK-8 school located in lower Manhattan. Blue School’s mission statement defines creative thinking, academic mastery and self and social intelligence as its core values.

 

In the Fall of 2018, Blue School will open a second campus for grades 4-8. The campus expansion includes a two-story Library and Media Center. Blue School is seeking an energetic, collaborative and community-minded individual to curate and integrate existing library resources into the school’s new facilities. This individual would be integral in building a school-wide library system that spans two locations and various developmental levels.

 

Managing and Leading Blue School’s Library

• Work alongside teachers and administrators to develop and maintain an inclusive and enriching library system; codify library norms and best practices

• Work alongside students and teachers to support the use of the library and its technological/multimedia resources as tools for research and curriculum development

• Cultivate a literary space that includes a diverse collection of authors and stories

• Manage and maintain school-wide library budgets and add titles to the school-wide library database

• Promote Blue School’s inquiry-rich, co-constructivist culture of exploration and research using library resources

• Encourage the use of the Library and its resources as a tool for developmentally appropriate research practices

• Teach library classes focused on upper grades (4th-8th grade) around media and digital literacy

• Participate in discussions with students, teachers and administrators around classroom learning opportunities that can be supported by the Library

• Design and lead student, faculty and parent workshops around information technology, digital technology and library resources

 

Key Qualities Include:

• A Master’s or higher degree in Education, Information Sciences/Librarianship is preferred

• Professional experience with library administration, planning and management

• Professional experience working with students in a library or classroom setting

• Professional experience in facilitating the exploration of texts from diverse authors and communities

• A positive, collaborative and community-oriented mindset

• An up-to-date knowledge of current education technology trends and contemporary education practices

• An especially strong knowledge of middle grades and young adult fiction with experience making thoughtful recommendations to students

 

This is a full-time, exempt position. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with Librarian in the subject line. Blue School is an equal opportunity employer.