Part-time Middle and Upper School Librarian

The Part-Time Middle and Upper School Librarian is responsible for supporting a vibrant library program that serves students in grades 5–12. The librarian collaborates closely with faculty and administrators to ensure that library resources, services, and programming complement, enhance, and extend the school's educational mission.

The librarian fosters a welcoming environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, information literacy, ethical research practices, and a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Essential duties and responsibilities

The Part-Time Middle and Upper School Librarian will

• Ensure that library resources and services support and advance the Middle and Upper School educational programs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and academic departments to design and support research projects and curricular initiatives.
• Partner with faculty to integrate information literacy, digital citizenship, and research skills into the curriculum.
• Help students develop a strong understanding of citation practices to support their coursework.
• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes creativity, inquiry, and a love of reading and learning.
• Develop and maintain a diverse collection of print, digital, and multimedia resources appropriate to the curriculum and the developmental needs and interests of students in grades 5–12.
• Maintain an attractive, dynamic, and welcoming library space conducive to reading, studying, collaboration, and research.
• Select, process, organize, and make readily available library materials and resources.
• Maintain circulation procedures and ensure the accessibility and availability of library resources.
• Provide reference and readers’ advisory services to students and faculty.
• Teach students to locate, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources.
• Empower students to become critical thinkers, skilled researchers, and enthusiastic readers.
• Promote digital citizenship and responsible use of information and technology.
• Curate book displays, reading initiatives, and programs that foster a culture of reading and intellectual engagement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Technology to support emerging technologies and digital resources.