Middle and Upper School Librarian

Middle and Upper School Librarian

Tower Hill School seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Middle and Upper School Librarian starting in August 2024. The Librarian is committed to providing and developing quality services, resources, and programming to the students in Grades 7 - 12, as well as support to faculty. The Librarian will report to the Middle and Upper School Division Heads and reside primarily in THE Hub, our beautifully renovated library space that lends itself to both quiet work and collaboration, and plays an important role in the academic and cultural life of Tower Hill. The Librarian will have the opportunity to lead and define space that is envisioned as the academic, social, and innovative heart of the school.

Main Responsibilities:

Foster an environment that promotes the joy of reading and learning and that is conducive to reading, studying, researching, and collaborating for both students and faculty

Support all students to be enthusiastic readers, critical thinkers, skillful researchers, curators, and ethical users of information in a variety of formats

Generate programming with academic departments to keep reading for pleasure alive for students as they journey through their demanding academic and co-curricular programs
Collaborate with faculty to design curriculum and programming using the library’s resources as well as to acquire new materials to enrich the intellectual life of the school

Teach literacy, inquiry, citation-based research, and technology lessons to Middle and Upper School students
Teach Middle and Upper School students and faculty how to use library resources, including information and digital literacy tools, offering workshops and individual guidance

Supervise students working in THE Hub during certain times of the school day, balancing the treatment of the space as a center for conversation and exchange with its use as a place where focused study can occur

Maintain the library as a space that is innovative, welcoming, and community-oriented yet conducive to reading, study, and research

Coordinate all reservations and activities of THE Hub to maximize student and faculty use of the resources
Meet regularly with the Department Chairs, Division Heads, and the Teaching and Learning Center to discuss ways to improve school-wide support
Maintain collections, database subscriptions, circulation platform, and cataloging to ensure that the Library Resource Page, OPAC, Sora, and other technology platforms are accessible and effective portals to library resources
Read widely, and actively collaborate with THS colleagues and outside vendors in the acquisition and weeding of print and digital media to provide the resources students want and need most
Attend monthly meetings with the Department Chairs group
Advise 8-10 students in the Middle School

Keep abreast of trends in library services and technology by reading professional journals, attending conferences, and maintaining connections with other librarians through membership in professional organizations

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following qualifications:

A master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program
At least three years experience as a professional librarian, with upper grades or collegiate experience a plus
Experience and knowledge working with integrated library systems and educational technologies; proficiency with Follett Destiny desired
Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices for teaching information literacy and collaborating with faculty to develop and lead inquiry-based research projects
Advanced search and research skills using proprietary databases, with expertise in bibliographic instruction
Passion and commitment for books, educational technology, and research
Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal

Commitment to broad participation in school life

Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as the top school in the state and one of the top schools in the Philadelphia region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Submit a cover letter and resume as soon as possible. Apply Here: Tower Hill School - Middle and Upper School Librarian

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