Librarian/Media Specialist Library Media Specialist (2026-2027 SY)

Job Description:

2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The library media specialist "....plays a unique and pivotal role in the learning community. To fulfill this role, the effective library media specialist draws upon vision for the student-centered library media program that is based on three central ideas: collaboration, leadership, and technology."* To realize this vision, the library media specialist serves in four capacities: teacher, instructional partner, information specialist and program administrator.

• American Association of School Librarians. Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: American Library Association, 1998, pp. 4-5.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and develops a total library media program to support school objectives.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, administrators and parents to facilitate a learning program supportive of curriculum goals.
• Organizes, maintains and provides access to a collection of materials tailored to the requirements of the curriculum and abilities of the students.
• Creates an atmosphere conducive to learning, and maintains the physical condition of the library and its materials.
• Classifies, catalogs, circulates and retrieves library media materials according to prescribed professional methods.
• Makes new materials available in a timely manner, and follows established procedures for removal of obsolete material.
• Keeps accurate records and maintains a valid inventory.
• Solicits recommendations for purchases of print materials and education software.
• Maintains active file of potential purchases, and secures best prices for materials.
• Directs budget allocations to reflect curriculum requirements.
• Reviews, selects and acquires resources and technology to accommodate the learning styles and multiple intelligences of students.
• Gives instruction in library skills, information retrieval, on line communications, and the use of multimedia materials to members of the school community.
• Provides both study-related and recreational reading guidance to all patrons
• Publicizes information about the library media center with newsletters, public relations announcements, and bibliographies of new materials, displays and special collections.
• Provides orientations for new teachers and students.
• Recruits, trains and supervises clerical help, student assistants and volunteers.
• Promotes interlibrary cooperation with district, public and academic libraries.
• Makes periodic reports as required by state and local authorities.
• Determines learning outcomes, including those in information literacy.
• Integrates information literacy into all curriculum outcomes.
• Participates in committees and attends departmental and faculty meetings.
• Continues to develop expertise by participating in classes and workshops.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with adolescents
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• CT Certification Librarian, Grades 1-12 (048) or School Library-Media Specialist (062)
• BS or MA in Library Media
• Experience working as a library media specialist at the middle school level
• Exceptional communication skills
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Experience with Digital Literacy and teaching distance learning in a virtual environment required

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract