Librarian

Job Overview

The Librarian provides students and teachers intellectual and physical access to materials in appropriate formats (books, periodicals, videos, DVDs, computer software, etc.); provides instructions to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas; and works with other educators to design learning strategies to meet the needs of students.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Operates and supervises the Media Center including planning and evaluating the total program;
• Follows State and local policies pertaining to State regulations (Standards of Quality and Accreditation), the School Board Policy Manual, and policies in the Library Media Handbook;
• Establishes policies and routines in the Media Center that facilitate students’ and teachers’ unimpeded access to information;
• Maintains records and prepares reports including budget, accounting, and inventory;
• Provides accurate and efficient retrieval and circulation systems;
• Offers formal and informal instruction in information skills, the production of materials, and the use of information and instructional technologies;
• Promotes skill, knowledge, and attitudes concerning information access, use, and communication as an integral part of the school system;
• Develops a collection of resources, including selection, acquisition, organization, maintenance, and evaluation, that supports and enhances the curriculum and meets personal needs, intellectual interests, and abilities of students and staff;
• Affords assistance to teachers in using information resources, acquiring and assessing instructional materials, and incorporating information skills into the classroom curriculum;
• Promotes literacy and the enjoyment of reading, viewing, and listening;
• Supervises Library Assistants, adult volunteers, and student aides so that clerical routines are performed effectively;
• Consults with and advises the administrative staff with regard to the library media program;
• Takes action to stay up-to-date in the field, e.g. takes courses, participates in staff development, attends conferences, and maintains professional reading;
• Promotes and demonstrates the importance of the library media program in education and publicizes available services and resources to the school community;
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Teaching license with a specific endorsement in the area of Library Science. Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Months/Days/Hours: 10 Months/ 206 Days/ 7 hours Salary Level: Scale A/Licensed Salary Scale:https://www.lcps.org/compensation Remote Work: No Union Designation: Certified