Librarian and Information Specialist

Fort Bend Christian Academy is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Librarian for the 2018-2019 academic year. 

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science and Informational Services.  Two years of classroom experience. Two years in supervising in a lower school library.  Knowledge of current children’s literature and an ability to curate a diverse, current, and relevant literature collection.  Awareness of trends in school librarianship and current educational research practices.

General Responsibilities:

• Formulate long-and short-range goals and action plans; propose implementation and evaluation to achieve them.
• Develop a collection of resources that enhances teaching and learning. Select, evaluate, and order books, media, and databases that meet curriculum needs.
• Effectively inform both school and community of library program activities.
  • Library website
  • School newsletter
• Maintain professional resources for teachers and staff.
• Inform teachers, students, staff, and parents about new materials, and involve them in selection.
• Foster an atmosphere that encourages student and faculty usage.
• Assist in training parent volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records of library media center holdings including acquisition, circulation, and maintenance.
• Introduce and publicize library resources and prepare bibliographies.
• Prepare statistical, financial, inventory, and progress reports.
• Select materials, rebind and repair books as needed.
• Regularly weed the collection, discarding obsolete and  irreparable books.
• Provide orientation to new students and staff.