T26/27 LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST (Barcroft)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position for a Library Media Specialist located at Barcroft Elementary. The role involves providing comprehensive instruction in information literacy, collaborating with teaching staff to integrate information acquisition skills into the APS curriculum, and promoting the ethical use of various information formats and technologies. The specialist is responsible for selecting and evaluating diverse resources to meet the needs of the school community, customizing instruction for different learning populations, and integrating fiction and nonfiction works to foster a love of reading. Key duties also include providing orientation and training on library services and resources, serving as the Interlibrary Loan contact, and managing all aspects of the library program, including scheduling, budget, collection development, and supervision of library assistants, students, and volunteers. The specialist is expected to actively promote library use, participate in school committees and community events, arrange library programming, and contribute to library facility planning.

Requirements

Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
Library Media endorsement.
Masters in Library Science or minimum of 24 semester hours in school library media preparation.
Ability to interact with students, teachers and administrators in a positive, collaborative manner.
High familiarity with and use of emergent technologies in the field of Library Science and Instruction.
Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through membership in professional organizations, enrolling in continuing education courses, attending conferences and training workshops and working with counterparts and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area

Responsibilities

Provides instruction in locating, analyzing, and effectively using information resources for all curriculum needs.
Collaborates and partners with teaching staff to deliver ongoing instruction in the acquisition of information literacy skills, tied to APS curriculum.
Encourages students and teachers to maximize the use of information in various formats, including electronic as well as print, and promotes the ethical use of information technology.
Selects and evaluates resources which provide a wide variety of materials to meet the interests and learning needs of the entire school community.
Customizes instruction to serve diverse learning populations through varying instructional activities, integrating appropriate technology and promoting models of information acquisition and use.
Integrates fiction and nonfiction works into lesson design, is knowledgeable about children’s and young adult literature, and motivates students to appreciate reading as a lifelong activity.
Provides orientation and training to all students and staff concerning library services and resources, including the use of all features of the APS OPAC, known as the Arlington County Online Resource Network (ACORN).
Serves as the Interlibrary Loan contact for the building and is a primary contact for instruction and access to various technologies, including video, audio and online resources.
Administers library program functions such as scheduling, budget, supplies, reports, and ongoing collection development.
Maintains, manages, organizes and supervises the library collection, including the acquisition and withdrawal of materials as necessary.
Supervises and trains library assistants/secretaries, students and volunteers who work in the library.
Promotes and publicizes the use of the library as an environment for learning and enjoyment, including regular communication with the greater school community regarding library activities and programs.
As a school faculty member, actively participates in school committees, partners in school and community events, and serves as an advocate of the school and public library programs.
Arranges library programming such as Family Literacy Nights and Author visits to embed reading for choice and literacy into the school program as a whole.
Contributes to the planning of library construction and renovation.