Manager of Library and Information Science
2 weeks ago
Agreement Dates: July 1 - June 30 (hours- 8:00 am-4:00 pm)
Report to: Director of Library Media Center
Department: Faculty
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Pay Category: Exempt
Pay Rate: Annual
Pay Schedule: Semi-monthly
At San Francisco Day School, we believe that when intellect and imagination are intertwined, students delight in the discovery of connection, in their academic and creative pursuits, in their relationships, and in all that they experience here.
Every day we help our students emerge as flexible and resourceful learners. Because when we do, our students light up with the call and capacity to take on the complexities of their day and of a diverse world.
Our Mission
At SF Day we ignite curiosity. We cultivate a diverse, nurturing community that encourages learners to expand their perspectives and become their true selves. Students develop as compassionate, creative problem-solvers, prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.
SF Day Fast Facts
· Independent, co-educational, K-8 school
· Founded in 1981
· Serving 420+ students
· Located in the heart of San Francisco
Summary:
The position supports the school with the facilitation of library, information literacy, and media literacy instruction in grades K-8 and manages school library services, spaces, and collections. This position works in close collaboration with grade-level teachers and the Director of Library Media Center to provide lessons in literature appreciation, information literacy instruction, and media literacy instruction with project-based learning in the middle school classroom.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Library Media Center on programming, budgeting, cataloging, and database management.
- Collaborate with the Director of Innovation and Technology on media literacy and interdisciplinary projects.
- Collaborate with the Director of the Library Media Center on the scope and sequence following AASL standards for the library program.
- Collaborate with faculty to implement the scope and sequence.
- Support the Director of the Library Media Center with K-5 library classes.
- Provide Book Talks to students and faculty.
- Partner with the Director of Innovation and Technology and the Director of Library Media Center to plan, teach, and evaluate library instruction.
- Gathering, analysis, evaluation of information, and presentation.
- Assist students as needed with research projects, helping them to locate and use appropriate resources.
- Liaise with faculty and staff members to identify opportunities to integrate information and media literacy skills with classroom curriculum and projects.
- Counsel with and provide individualized reading recommendations for students and their families.
- Train and support Parent Guardian Association library volunteers on library circulation, in partnership with the Director of the Library Media Center
- Promote and facilitate the use of high-quality print and digital learning resources
- Remain current with publishing trends and best practices in school librarianship, specifically School Library Journal, Kirkus Review, and Knowledge Quest.
- View curriculum as well as classroom and School culture through a lens focused on the mission and policies of the school.
- Conduct an annual inventory in conjunction with the library team.
- Catalog and process books.
- Assisting in circulation desk duties.
- Check-in and reshelve returned materials in the correct order.
- Promotes a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe work environment.
- Attend weekly division, department, or full faculty meetings.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Library experience required
- Current with Children and Young Adult Literature
- A demonstrated love of literature
- Knowledge of Follett Destiny is preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Flexible thinker with the ability to multitask
- Energetic, collaborative, and flexible
- Knowledge of Google Suite
- Master of Library and Information Science is preferred
Working Conditions:
- 80% Indoors, 20% outdoors
- Ability to move around the school and playground to attend to individual operational and other matters
- Occasional requirement to lift more than 30 lbs
- Sit for an extended amount of time
At San Francisco Day School, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary is commensurate with experience
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