Library Manager- Mount Sacred Heart Catholic School

Summary

The Library Manager maintains a professionally operated library with a welcoming and helpful atmosphere in which caring is encouraged, reading is fostered, and knowledge may grow. The Library Manager partners with teachers and students in the pursuit of learning through the use of library media center materials and equipment. The Library Manager provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to support the school's instructional program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote the role of the library in the school
• Work closely with teaching staff to plan and deliver the information skills curriculum
• Promote the effective and efficient use of the library and library resources
• Work with teaching staff to take a strategic approach to cultivating a love of reading in children
• Manage the school library and library resources throughout the school
• Select, acquire, maintain and withdraw library stock, ensuring a balance between subject and ability
• Organize, catalogue and classify library resources, both electronic and print-based
• Manage the school library budget in conjunction with the budget holder
• Supervise and train staff and pupil librarians working in the library
• Make the library attractive and accessible to all children and staff, including displays, guiding and publicity materials
• Keep the principal, staff and parents informed about the needs and development of the library and information service in the school

Qualifications

• Knowledge of children's literature and children's resources to support the curriculum
• Knowledge and understanding of library and information skills
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning, of educational issues
• Awareness of child development and the role of reading in the educational development of the child

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma required. An Associate degree or sixty college hours preferred. Bachelor's degree and completion of the ABLE course (23.5 hours) required for Secondary Schools. Evidence of knowledge of library procedures, technical services, awareness of trends in children/young adult literature, material selections, appropriate selection of books, including quality children/young adult literature books, and basic reference skills.

License and Credentials: Reliable transportation, valid driver license, valid vehicle insurance. Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening. Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening.

Skills

• Substantial library experience, with experience of working with schools or with children
• Community links - Experience of liaising with local literacy events and promoting them in school
• Experience of organizing literacy and other events within school, e.g. visiting authors
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team
• Must have good written and verbal skills
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Full-time benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401(a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.