School Librarian, grades 5-12, Garzon Library, (Montgomery Alabama)

Posted May 22, 2023

Summary of the Position
The Head Librarian of the Garzon Library is a full-time employee who works closely with Middle and Upper School students and faculty to provide a strong collection of information resources for the Vaughn Road campus. The Head Librarian manages and curates the library’s print collection, electronic databases and digital resources. The librarian guides access to resource information for both students and faculty, promotes reading and critical thinking skills throughout the campus, and helps students develop research skills. The head librarian often teaches sessions on research skills and source management and also supports the reading program within our English department curriculum. The Head Librarian is supported by a part-time associate librarian and works closely with the Head Librarian of Weil Library, the library at the Lower School campus.

Purposes and Services

1. Connect MA patrons to information needed, physical and electronic
2. Support curricular needs by acquiring materials and information 
3. Promote reading
4. Teach Information Literacy in conjunction with content learning
5. Run school store to sell school supplies
6. Maintain physical space for: printing, lots of research, Librarian instruction, group learning and projects, displaying student work, tutoring, AP testing, host MA receptions, MS+ after school care.

Library Description

• 2-story Garzon Library building: ample office spaces, 3 study rooms, I enclosed instruction room, elevators or stairs to the 2nd Floor flexible learning space
• 17,000 items circulate (books, DVDs, periodicals) 17,000 ebooks on Atriuum OPAC
• 5,000+ fiction books are arranged by 18 GENRE categories
• Equipment: 14 MAC computers, printer/copier, color printer for librarian use, smartboard in instruction room, self-checkout station, 2 MACs in offices, 
• Furniture: 12 large wooden tables on sliders, wooden chairs & chair-desks, 7 backless soft seating, 4 rockers, 12 back cushions, 3 bean bag chairs, 5 standing desks, 11 carrells
• Software & Subscriptions: OPAC is Atriuum from Book Systems, BrainPop bundle & JSTOR subscriptions, heavily rely on Alabama Virtual Libraries databases and MCCPL databases
• Librarian directly manages collection: orders requests easily and quickly via Amazon, JLG, used book sellers, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Managing collection and resources of the Garzon Library
• Managing the information technology and digital resources in the library
• Administering the library budget, including purchase of all resources, materials, and supplies
• Supporting the faculty in the development of resource collections to support research projects
• Teaching students research skills in the library and using digital sources
• Promoting a love of reading through general knowledge of literature and reading for pleasure and through support of the English Department reading program.
• Overseeing the work of the Associate Librarian

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies, preferably from an ALA-accredited institution
• Strong knowledge of literature, periodicals and research tools
• Strong background and experience in the use of informational, instructional and educational technology
• Strong background in the teaching of reading and literature
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to 21st century learning
• Enthusiasm for and appreciation of children

How to Apply

Apply online

Learn more about Montgomery Academy in Montgomery, Alabama.