Librarian - The Wheeler School, Providence, RI

Librarian - The Wheeler School, in Providence RI, seeks a librarian for the Middle/Upper School program in the Prescott Library. The librarian who fills this position will report to the Head of the Upper School and will be responsible for planning, in conjunction with subject area teachers, scheduling and instructing grades 9-12 library related information literacy skills through library resource based research projects; regularly update the skills scope and sequence; provide individual assistance to students and faculty for information seeking purposes or independent reading and viewing interests; in coordination with the middle school librarian evaluate, select and acquire materials to support the curriculum; participate in the budget planning process with the N-12 Library Department Head with respect to the upper school program; assist with collection management including the ongoing evaluation of the collection for weeding purposes; assist in the administration and management of all information and library database technology; help to create and sustain a positive work atmosphere in the library; other duties. This position will have division responsibilities including, but not limited to, advising, chaperoning, and participation on school wide committees. The ideal candidate will have a MLS from an ALA accredited institution; some experience in a college or upper school library setting; be technologically innovative; comfortable working as part of a team in a shared space and a N-12 library program; conversant with recent trends in independent school libraries; actively participate in professional organizations; willing to take the lead on projects relative to space and program planning as directed. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and letters of recommendation and references with phone numbers to: Christine M Smith, N-12 Library Department Head, Wheeler School, 216 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906. Open until filled; anticipated start August 2010.