Librarian

REPORTS TO: Student Services Director

JOB GOAL: To lead and manage the ICS Library, ensuring it is an engaging, inclusive, and resource-rich environment that supports students, faculty, and parents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensuring a smooth operation of the Library:

• Maintain all aspects of the library, including books, library management system (Follett AccessIt), periodicals, and equipment.

• Ensure consistent library access for students during school operating hours (7:30 am - 4:30 pm)

• Manage circulation, including check-out, check-in, and shelving of books

• Send out automated overdue notices and collect fines as needed

• Purchase new books, materials, and supplies for the library within the budgeted amount

• Create new accounts for patrons as needed, including students, faculty, staff, and parents.

• Curate quality, diverse, inclusive, and relevant resources, both print and digital, that support the school mission, curriculum, and learners interests.

• Develop and maintain an environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, collaborative, inclusive, and conducive to learning.

• Support whole school and divisional events and initiatives with library displays, suggested reading lists, flexible seating designs, and resource alignment, which optimize student discovery and help students reach curriculum goals.

• Participate in the school's resource suitability determination process when library materials are challenged.

• Supervise all library volunteers, both parents and students.

• Update the Library Standards of Operating Procedure (SOPs) yearly.

Providing students, staff, and families with library services:

• Assist students, staff, and families in finding books and resources.

• Assist teachers in finding books and materials in specific subject areas.

• Schedule library usage time for all classes as needed.

• Assist students with printing.

• Support the Accelerated Reading Program in collaboration with the Elementary Principal.

• Supervise middle and high school students who use the library as a quiet study area before school and during the lunch break.

Textbook Management:

• Coordinate ordering, cataloging, and distribution of textbooks and workbooks.

• Maintain accurate records in Follett, including barcoding and inventory updates.

• Oversee check-in/check-out processes throughout the year.

• Communicate with families regarding missing or damaged materials.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree

• Proficiency with library management systems, preferably Follett AccessIt or any industry standard Library Management System.

• Exemplify strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, integrity, and a student-centered mindset.

• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.

• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, open-mindedness, dignity, and consideration.