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Jobs posted here include all types of school library work--librarians, assistants, heads of library programs, or other specialized jobs. Postings are meant to reflect jobs in the BAISL membership which become available, but may also include other relevant school library job postings.

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Current postings

Assistant Librarian
Jesuit High School
Carmichael, CA

Minimum Requirements:
Master of Arts Degree in Library Science or Teacher Librarian Services Credential
Experience with online catalog, subscription databases, and Internet search strategies
Experience in teaching bibliographic instruction
Experience in providing direct public service to students and faculty
Must have experience with Windows operating system
Secondary school teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities:
Support the school’s mission of academic excellence, co-curricular involvement, and
spiritual and religious formation
Collaborate with faculty in integrating research into the curriculum
Provide bibliographic instruction and orientations to high school students and faculty
Assist in collection development and maintaining both electronic and print resources
Assist in cataloguing and maintaining our online catalog
Supervise high school students along with the Library Director in a very busy high
school environment

This is a full-time, 10-month faculty position with competitive salary and benefits.

For information and application, please visit the web site: www.jhssac.org

Deadline to apply is May 28, 2010.

Posted May 18, 2010

Middle School Librarian
Keys School

Keys School is an accredited, independent school, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade, located in Midtown Palo Alto in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Keys is a community dedicated to creating a learning environment of encouragement, support, and excellence thus awakening students to the multitude of learning opportunities through a comprehensive, balanced education which integrates a challenging core curriculum with art, music, drama, technology, athletics, community, and environmental awareness.

In a setting that encourages the preservation of childhood, a talented faculty with diverse instructional styles serve students who are inquisitive, responsible, and motivated. Keys seeks students who possess qualities of character and intellect which enrich the Keys learning experience.

Middle School Librarian

Description of Position

The library is an integral part of the Keys' curriculum. The Librarian provides students and faculty members with the resources to supplement the curriculum, whether they be in-house resources or those found through the use of technology.

Management/Leadership Skills

Organizes library material, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation.
Plans, equips and maintains library facilities.
Keeps the collection current within the constraints of the annual budget by purchasing quality print and non-print materials.
Allocates and manages expenditures of assigned budget funds on the basis of curricular and replacement needs.
Develops and promotes the Library programs, its routines, usage scheduling, and procedures.
Develops a collection that supports the curriculum.
Oversees the ordering, checking, processing, and maintaining of media center materials.
Maintains the library catalog and associated technology.
Maintains appropriate records of library materials

Instructional and Curriculum Support

Coordinates and participates in the planning and teaching of an information skills curriculum which includes appreciation of resources, information retrieval, and utilization of resources.
Collaborates with teachers in implementing integrated instructional activities, applying current instructional strategies.
Prepares bibliographies and lists of resources.
Coordinates special library activities (e.g. book fairs, library clubs, exhibits, author visits, read-ins, etc.).
Provides library/technology in-services training activities for staff in coordination with the technology staff.
Maintains professional materials collection, including periodicals and publishers' catalogs.
Assists students in becoming effective and discriminating users of library resources.
Helps students develop habits of independent reference work and skills in the use of reference material in relation to planned assignments.

Education

Bachelor's degree.
Masters Degree in Educational Technology, Masters of Library Science, or comparable degree. (desired)

Experience

School library management experience.
Middle school teaching experience.
Expertise in library, catalog, and information technologies

Supervision

* The Middle School Librarian reports directly to the Head of Middle School and works collaboratively with the Librarian

The Middle School Librarian is a part-time, academic year, salaried position. Salary will be competitive based upon experience and qualifications.

Position includes health, dental, and retirement benefits.

To apply:
Direct resumes and references to michaelt@keysschool.com.

Posted March 29, 2010