About This Role
Leading the school library/media center, the Librarian provides services and resources that help students develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information. This role serves as a teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser, ensuring the library/media center is integrated into the school's instructional programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students and other library users to help them locate resources and use research techniques
- Serve as an information resource for users of print and digital library/media center materials
- Work with teachers to convey appropriate use of materials and help schedule materials for classroom instructional use
- Encourage the appropriate use of video programming and other print and digital media for educational purposes
- Design, develop, and present staff development for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources
- Promote equity, access, and intellectual freedom within the physical space and beyond, including ensuring 24-hour access to the online library catalog, digital and audio books, and related resources
- Plan and implement an effective school library program that meets identified needs
- Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students
- Make recommendations for acquisitions and manage the processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of library/media resources
- Assist teachers in preparation of curriculum guides, lesson plans, and bibliographies
- Develop and maintain up-to-date resource files including instructional program schedules and other community resources
- Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings
- Carry out student discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations
- Model and promote digital citizenship, safety, and adherence to copyright and fair use requirements
- Compile, budget, and provide cost estimates based on documented program needs
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Direct the work of clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers
Requirements
- Master’s degree in library and information science from accredited college or university (for individuals certified after January 23, 2001)
