JOB DESCRIPTION

LOWER SCHOOL LIBRARIAN

GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:

·          Master’s Degree in Library Science

·         Teaching Experience Preferred

·         Extensive knowledge of children’s literature, information resources, search techniques and research methods, both general and in specific subject areas

·         Ability to work comfortably  and effectively in a non-traditional, often hectic library space

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Coordinate library instruction of students in PK-2, collaborating with faculty to integrate instruction with the classroom curriculum and laying the foundation for Information Literacy Curriculum

·         Assist faculty in promoting love of reading and guiding students in the individual choice of books for recreational and research reading

·         Provide reference assistance to students, staff and parents

·         Contribute to development and maintenance of collection, evaluate and order new titles to meet the needs of curriculum and the community, cataloging, processing and administering weeding and inventory

·         Maintain AV equipment and manage AV budget and equipment

·         Coordinate and schedule use of the library for classes, author visits and other events

·         Keep abreast of current practices and issues in librarianship and education through journal reading, membership in associations and attendance at conferences and other professional-development activities

·         Participate actively in the life of the Lower School, including attending staff and grade level meetings

Candidates should submit a cover
letter, resume' and three letters of reference to Director of Studies,
Georgetown Day School, 4530 MacArthur Blvd, NW., Washington, DC  20007, or
fax 202-295-6121 or [log in to unmask].  GDS is an EOE.  

If there are any questions, I am the contact person.  

Susan A. Levy
Assistant to the Director of Studies
Georgetown Day School
4530 MacArthur Blvd. NW
Washington, DC  20007

202-295-6125 
202-295-6121 fax
www.gds.org

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