Head Librarian - Hamden Hall Country Day School.
Reports To: Director of Technology and Information Services. Position
Summary: Hamden Hall Country Day School, in Hamden, CT, seeks a Head
Librarian to oversee the vision and operation of its library. This
candidate must demonstrate the ability to provide academic leadership in
the areas of information literacy, research, and educational
technology. The successful candidate will have the ability to
collaborate with faculty and engage students, and to help create a space
on campus that supports learning, collaboration and academic
exploration. This individual reports to and is evaluated by the Director
of Technology and Information Services and works closely with members
of the administrative team and academic department heads. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and assess continuous
improvement in library services to faculty and students, including
integrating library skills into the curriculum. Provide reference
services in small group environments and one-on-one with students, and
instruct classes on the use of a variety of resources and research
tools. Seek out and regularly inform teachers of new and applicable
classroom and library resources. Oversee collection development,
including inventory, acquisitions, and collection maintenance. Manage
the library’s electronic resources, including subscription databases and
websites and the library’s extensive collection of electronic subject
guides. Promote library materials and services to the school community
through social media, in-person presentations, and written
communications. Keep up-to-date on new and effective web tools, iPads in
the classroom, and other digital media. Oversee the library budget.
Provide students with opportunities to be involved in the library,
including advising an active student advisory board, managing student
workers, and inviting student feedback and input. Facilitate library
programming for middle and upper school students that promotes learning,
reading, or creative endeavors, including booktalking. Collaborate with
faculty on campus-wide initiatives such as the Swain Library writing
contest, summer reading, and the all-school read. Act as the school’s
expert on research technologies, copyright, citation methods, and other
library skills as needed. Act as a liaison between administration and
library staff, and represent the library to faculty and through serving
on various school committees. Qualifications and Experience
Requirements: This position requires an individual with excellent
communication and organizational skills; has a proven ability to promote
a positive and collaborative working environment; is reliable,
energetic, patient and positive; has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in
school libraries. An ALA-accredited Masters degree in library science
is required. Teaching experience and management experience are
preferred. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to
to Lorri Carroll, Director of Technology and Information Services, at lcarroll@hamdenhall.org.
