Middle School Assistant Librarian

Micds • Saint Louis, MO

61d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head of Middle School and the Middle School Librarian, the Assistant Librarian supports the effective use of ideas and information by students and faculty. The Assistant Librarian helps foster a love of learning and encourages students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. In this role, the Assistant Librarian collaborates with the Middle School Librarian and faculty to assist in designing and implementing lessons as well as supporting student learning. The Assistant Librarian contributes to the daily operation of the library and provides essential support to ensure that the library program aligns with the mission, goals, and objectives of the School.

Requirements

• Masters in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from a graduate library program accredited by the American Library Association preferred.
• At least three years library/teaching experience.
• Must enjoy working with middle school students in grades 5-8.
• Participates willingly in the life of the School beyond the classroom.
• Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or relevant technology skills.
• Ability to work in an environment that embraces a diverse community of students, educators, parents, and alums.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operation of the middle school library and all library programs to include maintaining the general upkeep and function of the library.
• Collaborates with other divisional librarians JK-12 to ensure efficient and cohesive operations and services on behalf of students.
• Participates in relevant academic development in partnership with the Librarian.
• Supports an environment that is conducive to active and participatory learning, resource-based instructional practices, and collaboration with faculty.
• Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining intellectual freedom and promoting the ethical use of information.
• Maintains active membership in professional associations and helps to ensure that the middle school library is current with best practices.
• Support faculty development on the use of information resources and integration of information literacy skills.
• Supports existing and emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning, including maintaining the library website to promote information resources and the library program.
• Actively promotes reading and library use through such activities as readers advisory, bibliographies, booktalks, displays, publications, reading programs, and special events.
• Works with faculty to build and strengthen connections between student information and research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources.
• Collaborates with the Librarian and faculty to design and implement lessons, to teach engaging inquiry and learning experiences, and to foster critical thinking.
• Promotes attitudes, habits, and skills that will enable school community members to become lifelong readers and learners.
• Assists in daily library management to include checking materials in and out utilizing the library circulation system.
• Provides reference assistance and services for students and faculty.
• Tracks usage statistics and produces reports on circulation patterns to support purchasing and deselection decisions.
• Assists in identifying materials (books, media, digital resources) for purchase based on user demand, circulation trends, and gaps in the collection to develop a current and balanced collection representing diverse points of view in accordance with the materials selection policy.
• Performs copy cataloging using MARC and internal cataloging standards.
• Updates bibliographic and item records to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency in the library system.
• Processes new materials for shelving to include: stamping, barcoding, covering, classifying, and labeling materials based on internal cataloging standards.
• Conducts regular and routine shelf-reading and collection audits to ensure accuracy and organization.
• Assists with weeding projects to identify outdated, damaged, or low-use materials.
• Repairs minor damage (rebinding, recovering, mending) to extend item lifespan.
• Conducts routine inventory audits to ensure catalog accuracy and identify missing or misshelved items.
• Serves as grade level advisor for 10-12 students and implements grade level programming and advisory curriculum.
• Assists the Librarian with compilation and production of the Middle School yearbook.
• Contributes to school events and participates in committee work.
• Perform supervisory or other duties as needed.

Benefits

• MICDS offers employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including a generous 403(b) retirement plan where the School contributes 8% of salary with an employees 3% contribution; medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and long term care insurance; life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurances; tuition benefit; paid leaves; access to a fitness center; and free lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees