Middle School Librarian

The Librarian position at Ransom Everglades School is a full-time staff position reporting to the Director of Libraries. This position is based on the Middle School campus and supports the Middle and Upper School libraries.

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

• Teach research and digital and information literacy skills to middle school students.

• Collaborate with library staff to develop and manage the middle school print and digital collections and resources.

• Initiate library programming and outreach that aligns with school values.

• Performing typical library tasks including, but not limited to, cataloging and processing of materials, inventorying, weeding, collection evaluation, and creation of topical displays.

• Liaise with faculty to develop print and digital resources to support the curriculum.

• Maintain and update current Lib Guides and create new ones as required.

• Manage and evaluate MS library subscriptions.

• Assist users with research and reference questions.

• Prepare periodic library communication to the community.

• Contribute to the maintenance of the library webpage and related digital platforms.

• Stay abreast of products and developments in digital resource management and provide related instruction to faculty and students.

• Cross-train in library duties on both campuses.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program.

• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

• Proficiency in library management systems;
  Atrium and Lib Guides preferred.

• Proficiency with academic databases.

• Previous library experience; school library experience (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to travel between campuses.

Performance Factors:

Attendance and Dependability:
The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Communication and Contact:
The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.

Relationships with Others:
The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.