Director of Library Services & Educational Technology Facilitator - The 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. 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. 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.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Library Science. 3 - 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.
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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.
