MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
Full time position to begin August 2024
The Middle School Librarian (Leave Replacement) is responsible for advancing a library program that fosters the intellectual development of each student in grades 5-8. In close collaboration with the Director of Library Services, library staff, faculty and administration, the Middle School Librarian develops and implements an integrated information literacy curriculum, maintains a well-rounded library collection and enthusiastically promotes reading and the spirit of inquiry.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Teacher, the Middle School Librarian teaches skills related to responsible research, project creation, reading and the appropriate application of information technology.
Works with classroom teachers to incorporate information and research skills into the Middle School curriculum, collaborates with teachers to develop resources and inquiry-based units and activities, and creates Libguides and other materials in support of ongoing research projects
Works with Director of Library Services to develop and refine Middle School research scope and sequence
Participates in professional development initiatives
Encourages, through formal and informal channels, reading for pleasure and for learning by providing advisory services to students and classroom faculty
Helps students navigate the internet safely and strategically by teaching website evaluation strategies
Participates in all Middle School faculty meetings
As an Information Specialist, the Middle School Librarian curates and provides access to information and assists students and faculty in identifying developmentally appropriate information resources.
Systematically develops, organizes and maintains a collection of information resources, selecting and evaluating books, e-books, audiovisual resources and web-based resources
Informs teachers, students and administrators of new materials, equipment and services that meet their information needs
Creates forums for middle school students to share reading recommendations and reviews
Provides access to the library collection and digital resources through the management of an accurate and efficient organization and retrieval system
Assists all users in identifying, locating and interpreting information and assures access to information via the library website and catalog system
Prepares Middle School summer reading list