Hi all,
We are looking for a temporary librarian at Urban this November to cover my
maternity leave. Please see the add below and reach out if you have any
questions.
-Sarah
Temporary Librarian Job Description
Classification: Temporary Exempt Instructional Support
Reports To: Academic Dean
4 days a week
November 13, 2017 through May 4, 2018
Overview
The temporary librarian is responsible for managing the library program.
Primary responsibilities include collaborating with faculty to provide
support for the curriculum, working with students to ensure they acquire
searching skills, and overseeing the library and its collection. The
temporary librarian reports directly to the Academic Dean.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
Information specialist
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Collaborates with teachers on research projects and the creation of
research guides to support specific curricular needs.
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Provides instruction for students in information literacy skills,
through both formal classes and individual instruction.
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Assessing and promoting effective student use of library resources and
information technology.
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Provides reference services to students, faculty, and staff.
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Support a lifelong love of reading amongst students.
Development and management of resources and facility
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Maintains a collection of print and electronic sources.
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Maintains the library catalog, book circulation, library website, and
library research guides.
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Administers the budget in conjunction with the Academic Dean and the
Chief Financial Officer. Pays bills to vendors in a timely manner.
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Supervises and directs parent volunteers whose work supports the library
program.
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Manages magazine subscriptions and routing.
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Works with the assistant librarian to ensure needs of library users are
being met.
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Participates in the activities of the broader Urban School community.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
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MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or comparable experience
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Experience working with and enjoyment of high school students
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Broad knowledge of young adult literature
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Fluency in using and teaching information literacy skills
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Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional educational environment. This role
routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones,
photocopiers, filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing and lifting is
required. This would require the ability to lift files up to 40 lbs., open
filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
This temporary position offers only medical benefits as required by law.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: Geoff Ruth,
Academic Dean at jobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
*Sarah Levin*
*Librarian, **Urban School of San Francisco*
1563 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
415 593 9528
www.urbanschool.org/library
