Director of Library Services & Educational Technology Facilitator - Forman School,
Litchfield. Job Summary: The Director of Library Services &
Educational Technology Facilitator reports directly to the dean of
faculty. S/he is responsible for all aspects of the library programs and
facilities, supervises library staff, and seeks to ensure that the
library's academic and technology resources complement, enhance, and
extend the school's educational program. S/he will collaborate closely
with the director of studies, the director of information technology,
and the faculty.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The
librarian/director of library and information services will: Ensure that
the library's academic and technical resources advance the school's
educational program. Collaborate with classroom teachers in the
curriculum design process. Develop policies and programming that will
establish standards for and definitions of information literacy and
bolster support for library services that contribute to an
information-literate student body. Collaborate with academic
departments/discipline-specific coordinators on specific needs and
growth opportunities. Foster an environment of creativity and
innovation, and a love of reading and learning. Research and evaluate
new and emerging information technologies. Prepare and manage the
library budget. Develop, acquire, and maintain a collection of resources
appropriate to the curriculum, the students, the instructional
strategies of the school's faculty, and the school's mission. In
coordination with the technology department, evaluate and purchase
technical equipment. Maintain an attractive, dynamic, current, and
well-stocked library conducive to reading, studying, and research.
Select, process, and make readily available a variety of resources,
including print, digital, and multimedia. Maintain a circulation system
that ensures the prompt return of materials and their ready availability
to other borrowers. Provide bibliographic and reference services for
teachers and students. Provide instruction for students in the use of
library resources. Promote the ethical use of information. Empower
students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and
knowledgeable researchers. Instill a love of reading and learning in
students and ensure their equitable access to information. Participate
in the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of other library
professionals and volunteers. Maintain regular contact with stakeholders
through school publications and online media. Act as an advocate of the
library, share expertise at faculty meetings, serve on academic
committees, and take an active role in accreditation processes. Network
with local librarians, maintain active memberships in professional
associations, and promote the school in the wider community. Facilitate
personal growth through professional development opportunities. Perform
other duties as assigned by the head of school.
Other Duties: Include any other duties that may be
required of the position, such as coaching responsibilities, dorm
duties, advising, or other specific duties. Be sure to include any job
duties unique to the position such as work hours, travel, evening and
weekend duties, public appearances, etc.
Common Qualification Requirements: Bachelor's degree;
Master's degree in Library Science, Information Studies, or a similar
field strongly preferred. Additional degree in Education a plus. 5+
years of experience in library program management. Demonstrated
experience in a supervisory role a plus. Demonstrated success
collaborating with faculty in all disciplines to enable/enhance student
learning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional
organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented.
Committed to diversity. Passionate about working with and inspiring
students.
Apply via email to: deborah.ragali@formanschool.org.
Forman School, Inc. is an affirmative
action-equal opportunity employer in accordance with regulations adopted
by the State Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. It is the
policy of Forman School to provide equal employment opportunities to all
qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed,
age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran's status, genetic predisposition
or any other legally protected status.
