Full Time School Librarian: Springfield High School of Science and ...

Full Time School Librarian: Springfield High School of Science and Technology

Job Description

DUTIES:

1. Be?directly responsible to the Principals.?
2. Operates?and supervises the school library.?
3. Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new library materials.?
4. Assists?teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and make library materials available to supplement the instructional program.?
5. Informs?teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the library acquires.?
6. Maintains?a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all library materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.?
7. Arranges?for interlibrary loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.?
8. Works?with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of library resources.?
9. Promotes?appropriate conduct of students using library facilities.?
10. Helps?students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skill in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.?
11. Presents?and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.?
12. Participates?in curriculum meetings.?
13. Arranges?frequently changing book-related displays and exhibits likely to interest the library?s patrons.?
14. Prepares?and administers the library budget.?
15. Supervises?library aides in the performance of their duties.?
16. Participates?actively in library and other educational and professional associations on the local, regional, state, and national level.?
17. Supervises?the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the library.

QUALIFICATIONS:?

1. Bachelor?s?degree from an accredited college or university. Master?s degree preferred.?
2. Licensed?as a School Librarian, Library Teacher or Library Media Specialist by the Massachusetts Department of Education.?
3. Recent?preparation, or coursework, in contemporary methods and materials in the field of library science.?
4. Ability?to work with principals, classroom teachers, parents and students.?
5. A willingness to do professional reading of research and to attend meetings designed to keep up to date in library operations.

Contact: Colleen O'Connor, Director of ELA and Libraries, 1550 Main St. Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7133, oconnorco@sps.springfield.ma.us

Source: http://mslajobs.blogspot.com/2012/11/full-time-school-librarian-springfield.html

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