High School Librarian

High School Librarian 
 

Campbell Hall, founded in 1944 and situated on 14 naturally-wooded acres in Studio City, California, is an independent, all-gender, college preparatory, Episcopal day school for students in kindergarten through grade twelve.  The elementary division includes grades K-6 and is composed of approximately 350 students and 55 full time faculty.

Campbell Hall seeks faculty and administrators who are dedicated to the developmentally appropriate education of the whole child; who are interested in learning as well as teaching; who connect their responsibilities with the philosophy and purpose of the school; who teach to empower as well as to inform; who are comfortable with questions as well as answers; who can work with direction, focus, humor, and dignity within the complexities of a diverse school environment; and who will be dedicated to promoting and maintaining an inclusive school community. 

Campbell Hall faculty and administrators embrace the school’s mission and are dedicated to implementing a rigorous college preparatory program. They are equally devoted to each student's emotional and spiritual development and strive to relate to students, parents, and colleagues in ways that promote open and supportive communication. The result is a community where students and adults are confident in their ability to learn and grow. 

Reports to: Library Director

The High School Librarian plans, implements and evaluates the high school library program; coordinates the library curriculum with high school teachers, department chairs, and the high school principal; and participates in the maintenance and management of the library collection, physical space and facilities, and environment.

A master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited university is required.  Several years of school librarian experience and teaching experience is preferred. 

This 12-month salaried position includes academic year holidays and vacations and four weeks of vacation to be scheduled in summer with the approval of the Library Director.

Requirements:

• Strong technology skills, especially on Apple/Mac platforms
• Familiarity with online databases such as Gale, JSTOR, ABC-CLIO, etc.
• Familiarity with Follett Destiny or similar library management software
• Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal Classification System
• Comfortable working with patrons (students, teachers, parents) in a busy, high-energy, collaborative, customer-focused K-12 library environment
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Duties and responsibilities include: 

• Work with high school faculty and students to analyze learning and information needs and locating resources that will meet those needs 
• Provide instruction and assist patrons with information literacy, reference and research work, reading, and technology needs 
• Work as an instructional partner with high school faculty including integration of literature into the curriculum, teaching, class projects, research and study skills, information literacy, training in the use of library resources, technology support and team teaching 
• Provide readers’ advisory and answer reference questions
• Attend appropriate division, department, and school-wide meetings and chapels
• Coordinate with Library Director and other division librarians to develop inclusive library collections, programming, and environment
• Supervise students in the library
• Participate in secondary school admissions events, high school back to school night, new faculty orientations
• Engage in ongoing professional development including broad reading and attending conferences and workshops.  
• Substitute for other librarians as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT  OPPORTUNITY

Campbell Hall believes in and operates on the premise that it is the right of all persons to seek work and to advance on the basis of their individual merits, ability, and potential. Campbell Hall has been, is, and will continue to be, strongly committed to the principle that equal employment opportunity must be afforded to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, family care status, veteran status, marital status, age, medical condition, and disability.