[CASL-L] position opening: Head Librarian, Hamden Hall Country Day School

[Sarah Ludwig]

Position:  Head Librarian

Reports To: Director of Technology and Information Services 

Position Summary:

Hamden Hall Country Day School (Hamden, CT) seeks a Head Librarian to oversee the vision and operation of its library. This candidate must demonstrate the ability to provide academic leadership in the areas of information literacy, research, and
educational technology. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate with faculty and engage students, and to help create a space on campus that supports learning, collaboration and academic exploration. This individual reports to and is
evaluated by the Director of Technology and Information Services and works closely with members of the administrative team and academic department heads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develop, implement, and assess continuous improvement in library services to faculty and students, including integrating library skills into the curriculum
Provide reference services in small group environments and one-on-one with students, and instruct classes on the use of a variety of resources and research tools
Seek out and regularly inform teachers of new and applicable classroom and library resources
Oversee collection development, including inventory, acquisitions, and collection maintenance
Manage the library’s electronic resources, including subscription databases and websites and the library’s extensive collection of electronic subject guides
Promote library materials and services to the school community through social media, in-person presentations, and written communications
Keep up-to-date on new and effective web tools, iPads in the classroom, and other digital media
Oversee the library budget
Provide students with opportunities to be involved in the library, including advising an active student advisory board, managing student workers, and inviting student feedback and input
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Qualifications and Experience Requirements: This position requires an individual with excellent communication and organizational skills; has a proven ability to promote a positive and collaborative working environment; is reliable, energetic, patient and
positive; has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in school libraries. An ALA-accredited Masters degree in library science is required. Teaching experience and management experience are preferred.

All interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Lorri Carroll, Director of Technology and Information Services at [ mailto:lcarroll at hamdenhall.org ]lcarroll at hamdenhall.org. Electronic portfolio of work created under his/her direction
is preferred.