Dear Folks,
Happy Monday!
Please see the following job description for an Instructional Librarian
position at Sacred Heart Preparatory. You're welcome to spread the posting
further, of course.
http://www.shschools.org/ftpimages/783/download/download_1754550.pdf
Position Title: Prep Instructional Librarian
Date Modified: January 2016
FLSA Classification: Exempt, fulltime – 10-month schedule of duties
Reports to: Director of the Lucas Family Library
Position Purpose: The Instructional Librarian works closely with the
Library Director to foster a vibrant learning space conducive to
independent and group inquiry. The Instructional Librarian supports the
Library Director, students, faculty, and staff through instructional,
supervisory, and clerical duties. This position shares responsibility for
all other library duties with the Lucas Family Library staff.
Essential Duties:
● Assist students and teachers with research needs and with the use of
library equipment and materials.
● Teach students the skills necessary to access and use information
ethically, providing instruction in the use of
online resources, and compliance with bibliographic rules and styles
through the use of formal and informal instructional methods.
● Schedule class visits to the library and maintain calendar.
● Collaborate with Library Director and classroom teachers regarding
library program.
● Balance the need for a quiet space for students with the well-supervised
space needed for small group collaboration and active learning.
● Supervise students in the library and uphold school rules and policies,
including after school hours. Perform closing tasks at end of day at 5:00
pm.
● Curate a current and diverse Young Adult Fiction collection through
acquisitions and weeding.
● Using review sources, faculty recommendations, and professional judgment,
select and order library materials that support the curriculum of the
school.
● Create displays to promote new arrivals, school programs, and special
events.
● Maintain high level of professionalism and professional development
through membership in the appropriate professional associations and
networks, and attend professional meetings as time allows.
● Promote love of reading by reading and recommending fiction and
nonfiction books.
● Work with the Library Director on special projects, including processing
new materials, weeding, and re-imagining the library space.
Other Responsibilities:
● Maintain the neat and orderly appearance of the nonfiction, fiction and
professional library collections.
● Along with library staff, provide library supervision as needed and when
available in support of Library Director.
● Help develop and implement appropriate library rules.
● Process and maintain school archives
● Keep workroom organized
Skills and Abilities:
● Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited
college or university.
● Three years of library experience at the high school level, preferably in
an independent school environment.
● A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as
articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools.
● Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an
active, enthusiastic member of the Sacred Heart community.
● Demonstrated ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
● Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to produce professional and grammatically correct correspondence.
● Affinity for working with high school students.
● Demonstrate competency with the online library catalogs (OPACs),
databases, and internet searches.
● Excellent technology skills and experience with emerging technologies.
Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and Google Docs.
● Comfortable using the Dewey Decimal System.
● Progressive outlook and interest in the future of libraries.
● Ability to communicate and maintain library rules and regulations within
the Preparatory community.
● Strong attention to detail.
● Willingness to accept new tasks and projects with a positive attitude.
● Interest in reading and discussing books that are of interest to teens.
● Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
● Ability to multi-task, demonstrate a calm and friendly disposition and
independent initiative.
Physical Ability:
● Work in a highly active environment dealing with a wide variety of
challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
● Regularly sitting and standing 4-8 hours
● Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
● Work primarily in a traditional (non-air-conditioned) library environment.
● Requires the ability to safely lift and shelve heavy textbooks many times
over the course of an hour.
● Requires the ability to actively circulate about the library.
● Requires occasional bending, sitting on floor, and extended reaching in
order to shelve books.
● Requires manual dexterity to sort books, use the phone, the computer and
other library equipment.
To Apply
To apply online send a resume and a cover letter to hr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and
indicate Prep Instructional Librarian 2016-17 in the subject line of the
e‐mail.
You may also mail your resume to:
Sacred Heart Schools
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
Attention Human Resources: Prep Instructional Librarian 2016-17
Pre‐employment background screening is required for all positions. We
respectfully request that you do not contact the school directly by phone
or by unscheduled visits.
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton believes that each individual is entitled to
equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age,
disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, or any other
class protected under federal, state or local laws.
As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a
criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to
performing essential job duties.
Kerry Fender
Director, Lucas Family Library
Sacred Heart Preparatory
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
