The Ethel Walker
School seeks a librarian to oversee the
entire operation of the Bell
Library. Built in
1987 and renovated in 2011,
The Bell Library
provides our community with
high quality materials, opportunities for student
engagement and collaboration,
and a well-developed program
to support learning
in all forms. This is
an attractive position to any librarian
who wishes to oversee a well-equipped,
busy library program
that is well supported
by its
community. Bell Library is a welcoming place for
all
community members
and offers access to numerous
resources as well as
a beautiful space to work both
collaboratively and independently.
The library program
focuses on current
research strategies and integrating digital media into teaching
and learning. In
addition, the library is host
to professional development opportunities
for
faculty, a student-run cafe, the Ethel Walker Writing Center, and numerous
social and cultural
events. We seek a librarian
who is focused on the most
recent trends in library
and research instruction,
who
is a supportive colleague to faculty, staff and
administrators, who is comfortable
with both print and electronic
collection development, who enjoys working with
middle and upper school students,
and who is passionate about the role of the
library in a school. Job duties
will include, but not be limited
to: Overseeing the daily operation of the library, including resource
management, acquisitions, collection development, and scheduling. Managing the library’s operating budget and the
Bell Library Fund. Acquiring relevant
print and online resources
to support the curriculum. In collaboration
with the faculty, providing relevant, embedded
instruction in research, citation, and other library skills. Developing programs to educate community
members about the resources available
in Bell Library. Serving
as a member of the Department Chair committee and representing the library
throughout the community. Providing
professional development support to faculty and staff in collaboration with the Academic Support Coordinator and the school’s
professional development committee. Developing and promoting a well-used
fiction collection, including collaborating with teachers
to
support students
reading for pleasure. Building the library’s non-print collection, specifically through the acquisition of research databases,
subscriptions, and
ebooks. Maintaining and evaluating the library’s
catalog, holdings, subscriptions,
and LibGuides. Directing
the student-staffed Writing
Center, in conjunction
with a member of the English
Department. To apply,
please submit resume and cover letter in
1 document to hr@ethelwalker.org
