Librarian & Media Specialist - Episcopal High School, Houston

The Library Media Specialist plays a vital role in creating a safe, organized, and resource-rich environment for students, faculty, and staff. This position supports day-to-day library operations, instructional collaboration, student supervision, resource management, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aide students with research projects using print and digital resources.
• Assist teacher-led classes.
• Provide supplies and assistance to students and staff.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues involving printers, computers, and library equipment.

• Supervise the library space for classes, events, and meetings; coordinate with facilities to ensure appropriate room set-ups.
• Interact with vendors and business office for collection development, maintenance, and invoices submission.

• Monitor students within the library to ensure a productive and respectful environment.
• Serve as an advisor, attending chapel services, advisory sessions, and leading advisory curriculum.

• Work closely with the library team to complete shared projects and tasks.
• Train new library staff and serve as a leader in operational procedures.
• Coordinate parent volunteers.

• Bachelor’s Degree. Information Management preferred.
• Experience in a school library or educational setting required.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Comfortable with Apple technology troubleshooting and digital resource platforms.
• Capable of working independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating with finance departments is a plus.
• Familiar with Gale, JSTOR, Infobase, Salem Press, Alexandria, Overdrive, Follett, MS Office, LibGuides, Canvas.