Librarian Information Technology Specialist

Position Purpose: Work with students and teachers in grades 5 - 12 with comprehensive research and study programs using the full range of media available to enrich learning presentations.
 

Essential Elements

• Analyzes, processes , develops and manages information systems for the library
• Creates, communicates, with stores and or transforms information to benefit the library
• Performs standard updates and routine procedures necessary for the operation of the library information system; troubleshoots system processes, assists with the design and development of system usage reports; provides support to projects that use and interact with elements of the library system
• Collaborates effectively with faculty, staff, students and volunteers
• Supports the integration of new technologies and methodologies for library services, applications and systems
• Responds to and resolves user access problems through trouble shooting with both locally and remotely hosted databases and resources available through the library
• Effectively plans the school library program to meet identified needs of the Middle and Upper Schools
• Develops budget for the library including expected purchases, staffing expenses, maintenance expenses on existing equipment; designs detailed financial and statistical reports reflecting performance and usage of the variety of library systems and services for the library and campus community
• Provides group instruction and individual user guidance for students in location of resources and use of research techniques
• Consults and plans with teachers on the appropriate use and scheduling of materials for classroom instruction and or library technology resources used by students
• Informs users of library media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers in the availability and utilization of learning resources
• Manages the acquisition, processing, organization, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources
• Develops research projects and other teaching tools to help students become more efficient in finding material both in books and on the internet
• Manages the media center
• Collaborates with the Lower School Librarian to make the best use of faculty, staff resources and volunteers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Upper School & Middle School Heads

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or comparable field
• Strong interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with students, teachers, librarians and volunteers
• Knowledge in design of 21st Century learning environments
• Expertise with information technology
• Understands the many ways in which information can be created, communicated, stored, and / or transformed to benefit the school
• Incorporate new and constantly changing technologies into the library
• Possesses problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Able support school mission and strategic initiatives
• Committed to inclusion and issues of social justice and equity

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Able to work in a highly involved & busy environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled office environment

Interested candidates should send resume to Jonathan Davis, Middle School Head, jdavis@shorecrest.org. Please include “Librarian” in the subject line.