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Job Title: Head / Upper School Librarian Company: Providence Day School Location: Charlotte, NC Description: Employer Information About Providence Day School View all our jobs Job This position is a full-time (10-month) exempt position beginning August, 2010. Responsibilities: The Upper School Librarian/Head Librarian will report to the Upper School Director and will be responsible for the following duties: scheduling and teaching all Upper School library related classes, instructing students in how to effectively use the library and its materials for research and information purposes; documenting the Upper School library curriculum through the Curriculum Mapping Project; providing individual assistance to students and faculty as needed; evaluating, selecting, purchasing and weeding print and non-print material in support of the academic curriculum; cataloging and classifying all print and non-print materials to get them ready for processing; developing library programs, policies and procedures in conjunction with the other librarians; drafting an annual budget for the library and tracking monies spent; reconciling monthly credit card statements generated by the library; supervising four librarians and a library staff of three; and serving as a member of the Academic Council. In addition to these responsibilities, he or she will advise a group of 12 students, and perform periodic duty assignments (lunch, traffic, detention, etc.). Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, current resume, college transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a list of references with telephone numbers. Materials should be sent to: Upper School Director, Providence Day School, 5800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28270. This position is open until filled. Providence Day School is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). NOTES: Additional Salary Information: Salary and Benefits: Providence Day School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that compares favorably with those of other independent schools both locally and nationwide. Individual salary levels are competitive and are determined by educational background and experience.

Job Title: UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARIAN (FULL-TIME) Company: Hawken School Location: Gates Mills, OH Description: Employer Information About Hawken School View all our jobs Job Hawken School seeks a full-time librarian for its Upper School. The Upper School Librarian reports directly to the Director of Technology, Library & Media Services and will be part of a collaborative team that includes two instructional technologists and a partner librarian at Hawken’s Lyndhurst campus. The Upper School Library, which houses approximately 15,000 volumes, extensive periodicals/journals and video collections, serves about 425 students and 105 faculty and staff members. The library belongs to a consortium of independent school libraries and is currently connected to CLEVNET, the Cleveland public library system. In addition to our print resources, the library includes a computer lab and a number of digital resources including a large number of research databases, digital cameras and camcorders, microphones, voice recorders, and classroom response systems. The librarian will partner with faculty on delivering effective instruction that integrates information and media literacy.

Job Title: Lower School Librarian Company: The Tatnall School Location: Wilmington, DE Description: Employer Information About The Tatnall School View all our jobs Job The Lower School Librarian, reporting directly to the Head of the Lower School, oversees the day-to-day operation of the Lower School Library which serves approximately 160 students, grades 1 through 4. Applicants should have a Masters Degree in Library Science or related degree, with experience in working with elementary age children. It is important that candidates have the ability to initiate and/or participate in the implementation of a variety of programs and events that promote reading and the love of learning, while maintaining a library with an appealing and current collection of materials in an inviting atmosphere. In addition to having the understanding and knowledge of the needs of Lower School students, this person must be an effective communicator and be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in collaboration with faculty and parents. The position will encompass the 2010/2011 academic year. Candidates interested in being considered for the position should send or fax a letter and resume to: Dr. Eric G. Ruoss, Headmaster, The Tatnall School, 1501 Barley Mill Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807, Fax: Register to View .