Librarian

1. Oversee the Library Learning Commons to ensure cleanliness, order, and protection of the library’s resources

2. Develop and organize library inventory (e.g. with books, collections, periodicals, multimedia, etc.)

3. Conduct regular checks and updates on database information

4. Publish and update content on the library’s website (e.g. book summaries, reviews, blog, etc.)

5. Research and implement new information system techniques

6. Organize activities and promotional events (e.g. children’s storytelling, author readings, book sales, etc.)

7. Experience in using computers and working with electronic databases

8. Familiarity with information management systems

9. Respond to requests in person, over the phone, or via email to answer questions and locate information

10. Teach a variety of skills to students, particularly research skills

11. Keep up with information management trends

12. Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques

13. Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction

14. Effectively plan school library program to meet identified needs

15. Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources

16. Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students

17. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required

18. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings

19. Communicate effectively with administration, colleagues, students, and parents

20. Check books in and out of the library

21. Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies

22. Review and evaluate resource material, such as book reviews and catalogs, in order to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources

23. Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems

24. Develop library policies and procedures

25. Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded

26. Develop information access aids

27. Assemble and arrange display materials

28. Confer with teachers, parents, and community organizations to develop, plan, and conduct programs in reading, viewing, and communication skills

29. Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue

30. Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information

31. Develop and index databases that provide information for library users

Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving book reviews and community talks

Job Type: Full-time