School Librarian

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for planning, administering and implementing the library/electronic media resource center program to support the educational philosophy and objectives of the school district, as well as establishing procedures and protocols for the smooth and efficient operation of the library to best meet the needs of the building’s students and staff. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish annual and long range goals for the library program which support the approved curriculum, in cooperation with the building principal and library department members.
• Develop a balanced collection, representative of diverse points of view and conscious of our pluralistic society in accordance with the school district’s materials selection policy.
• Prepare and administer library budget; encouraging faculty input concerning suggested purchases and additions.
• Maintain a relevant professional library to support the needs of staff.
• Provide group and individual instruction to students in information technology skills, research strategies and use of technology and related library/media center resources and equipment.
• Develop lesson plans for teaching information and instructional technology skills.
• Promote reading and library use (such as: storytelling, book-talks, displays, publications special events, etc.)
• Provide reference and reader advisory services to the general student body, including students who have special reading problems, unusual intellectual interests or special educational needs.
• Understand the role of information technology in instruction, student learning and professional development and implement district and building-level technology initiatives.
• Maintain an efficient system of classifying, cataloging and circulating all library materials; instruct teachers and students in the use of the library system and resources, for print, non-print and electronic.
• Arrange for inter-library loans within the school district and Access-PA (high school) outside the district.
• Prepare library use schedule with input from teachers and building administrators to make library resources easily accessible to students.
• Serve as a resource consultant, as needed on curriculum or technology committees.
• Serve as resource for building technology/media needs, as needed or required.
• Keep records of circulation, use, purchases and losses; provide reports, as required.
• Train library assistants and/or coordinate student or parent volunteers, as needed or required.
• Create a user-friendly library environment that fosters maximum use by students and staff.
• Serve as a resource for issues regarding copyright and intellectual freedom.
• Work cooperatively with public libraries (local, county and regional).
• Participate in extra-curricular activities in the community and with students.  This may include volunteering time to work with students on school projects, serving on committees or participating in the sponsorship of student activities, either as a volunteer or by supplemental contract.
• Serve as a member of department/building teams or committees, as needed.
• Comply and ensure enforcement of school board policies relating to maintenance of library collection and materials.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, as required by law, and ensure that all activities comply with Board policies, rules and guidelines and all administrative requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationship with professional and support staff, administration, students, parents and community groups.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent or their respective designees.

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise all activities, equipment and materials in the library.  Train and supervise student or parent volunteers as needed.  Take all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, district equipment, materials and facilities.