Research & Instruction Librarian

National Cathedral School announces a search for a Research and Instruction Librarian to start August 15, 2023. The Research and Instruction Librarian is responsible for maintaining a strong commitment to responsive and innovative library information services to faculty and students. NCS is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere where all are valued and supported. As a result, the successful candidate will teach a curriculum where students will see themselves represented. Also, the school expects candidates to be willing and able to use differentiated instruction in the classroom. The position requires availability between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p. m. 

Responsibilities for this position include co-managing the day-to-day operations of the grade 7-12 Gray Library, including circulation, cataloguing, research assistance, supporting the use of online resources through a 1:1 iPad program in the middle school and a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program in Upper School, and collaboration and full participation in a school wide library department to ensure excellent scope and sequence.  

Duties: 

Serve the MS and US faculty and students in Gray Library

Oversee budget for research materials and resources 

Create LibGuides for student research projects in various subjects 

Support students during research process 

Gather materials for faculty for various class projects 

Partner with teachers to create research projects that will develop student research skills 

Meet regularly with the Library Team to collaborate on library philosophy, management, and projects etc. 

Coordinate with Collections and Instruction Librarian to maintain the library space and ensure all student and faculty needs are met 

Collaborate with Educational Technologist 

Check-in/Check-out books 

Assist patrons (students and faculty) 

Supervise students using the space  

Serve as an advisor to MS or US 

Participate in various school committees as assigned