MASSACHUSETTS LIBRARY SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION COLLECTION

NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Librarian

Department: NMH Library System                                          Date:  April, 2004

Reports to: Director of Library & Academic Resources             Revised: November, 2005

Classification: Faculty – FT                                                                                              

Term of Employment: Academic Year                                                     

Summary of position purpose:  Provides instruction in research skills, citation methods, ethical use of information resources as well as providing reference, collection development assistance and participating in the continuing evolution of the NMH Library System.

Major responsibilities:

1.      Works with other instructional librarians and colleagues throughout the NMH Library system to
    develop and implement a comprehensive program of information literacy skills that equips
    students, faculty, and other members of the NMH community with the tools to make full use of
    scholarly resources.

2.      Teaches effective research skills, use of information resources, and citation methods to class
    groups and individual students.

3.      Works with faculty to design effective assignment, building collections, ensures use of resources.

4.      Contributes to the day to day operations of the NMH library system.

5.      Prepares readers advisories and other aids to research

6.      Participates in collection maintenance and development

7.      Promotes library collections, services and other resources to all community members.

8.      Serves as a DL in the Moody system of advising and contribute to the delivery of the student life
    curriculum.  Provides reference duty: evening and weekend rotation. 

9.      Attends meetings, including those of the NMH Library System.

10.    Engages in special projects at the request of the director of library and academic resources.
 

Qualifications:

•  Master's degree in library science (M.L.S. or M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited institution

• At least three years prior library experience plus at least one year's professional experience with instruction, reference, and circulation

• Effective and creative presentation skills that include development of print and computer aided instruction materials

• Knowledge of standard and newly published reference works, teaching experience preferred

• Strong computer skills that include significant experience with web-based resources, electronic databases, and automated circulation systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community members and flexibly with colleagues throughout the school

• Commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents and willingness to embrace the challenges of the boarding school environment

• Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends.