Librarian Job at Hattiesburg Public School District in Hattiesburg

Librarian – Hattiesburg Public School District

This position is responsible for providing students and teachers with the library materials and services most appropriate and meaningful in their growth and development as individuals, and for supporting the school’s instructional program.

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: N/A

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or related field
• Valid educational license
• Experience with instructional technology and/or digital media preferred
• Appropriate endorsement and training

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides reading enrichment for students
• Develops short and long‑range goals for the media center program
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the media center
• Maintains the media center to be an attractive, functional, orderly environment with an atmosphere conducive to learning
• Works with the technology coordinator to implement the technology plan for the school
• Manages the library budget, including special funds allocated to the library program
• Provides a balanced, up‑to‑date collection of both print and non‑print materials, including technology to support the school’s instructional program
• Classifies, catalogues, processes, and organizes materials for circulation
• Establishes circulation procedures for easy access to the media center collection and maintains records on the use of its resources
• Accounts for materials through a yearly inventory and discards/weeds inappropriate, worn‑out, or outdated items
• Assists in the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of clerks, student assistants, and adult volunteers
• Provides orientation and instruction for students and faculty in the use of the library media center’s materials and equipment
• Assists students and teachers in locating information and resources for research
• Encourages reading by maintaining an awareness of students’ reading interests and by providing guidance in the selection of appropriate materials
• Works cooperatively with teachers to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and library appreciation into the curriculum
• Promotes a positive relationship with students, faculty, administration, and community
• Determines instructional needs within the library media program by consulting with teachers and administrators
• Publicizes library media programs and services
• Distributes written communications to inform teachers of new materials in the media center
• Develops and communicates goals, objectives, and budgetary needs for the library media program to administrators
• Provides professional development in the use of information and technology for faculty and staff
• Attends library conferences/workshops and continuing education courses to keep abreast of new library media trends
• Participates in professional organizations and activities relating to library media and technology
• Provides access to professional materials/information for the faculty and staff
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor

Term of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees.

Evaluation

Annually.