The Librarian is committed to providing and developing quality services, resources, and programming to the students in Grades 5 - 12, as well as support to faculty. The Librarian will report to the Middle and Upper School Division Heads. Ideal candidates are committed to girls’ education. They possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collegiality, flexibility, and humor. In addition, the librarian shows a passion and commitment to books, educational technology, and research. Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively are essential.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the library, including the acquisition and development of its collection, circulation, digital resources, and online databases
Work closely with the faculty to support the development of students’ library and research skills through curriculum integration and development
Teach inquiry, citation-based research, and technology lessons to Middle and Upper School students
Teach Middle and Upper School students and faculty how to use library resources, including information and digital literacy tools, offering workshops and individual guidance
Foster a love and appreciation for books and literature
Manage archive collection, including cataloging, search, and retrieval
Advise a group of middle or upper school students
Interested applicants should send an email and a cover letter to the email address indicating how they learned of the position.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Library Science or equivalent degree required; Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program preferred
Applicants should have a working knowledge of Follett Destiny or similar library management software
Applicants should be familiar with research databases such as Gale, Encyclopedia Britannica, JSTOR, and Salem Press
Commitment to professional development
Knowledge of and fluency with emerging technologies
Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices for teaching information literacy and collaborating with faculty to develop and lead inquiry-based research projects
Advanced search and research skills using proprietary databases, with expertise in bibliographic instruction
Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
Ability to run the Yearbook club is a plus
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About School Of The Holy Child
School of the Holy Child is a 5-12 all-girls, Catholic, independent school in Westchester County, NY whose mission it is to develop “women of conscience and action.” Our founder, Cornelia Connelly, believed that all schools should embody “joy in teaching and joy in learning” and this is evident on our campus each day. Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents and interests of each student. This is realized through rigorous and comprehensive academic, arts, athletics, service and global programs. Holy Child graduates are prepared for the innovative and critical thought necessary in a diverse, interconnected society. School of the Holy Child actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.