Library and Media Center Director

International Community School Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Director for the Library and Media Center. The ideal candidate will manage library operations, support literacy and research, and teach the Honors Senior Thesis course. Responsibilities include curating resources, scheduling library usage, and collaborating with teachers to enhance students' research skills. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Education while experience in a school library environment is preferred. This position promotes a positive learning environment fostering a love for reading.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or Education, Master’s preferred.
• Proficiency with library management systems, preferably Follett AccessIt.
• Experience in teaching research and integrating technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Library and Media Center.
• Support literacy and research through collaboration with teachers.
• Assist students in finding resources and using library services.

Skills

Library management systems proficiency

Research skills

Information literacy

Teaching experience

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Follett AccessIt

Job description

Reports To

Student Services Director

Job Goal

To lead and manage the ICs Library and Media Center (LMC), ensuring it is an engaging, inclusive and resource rich environment that supports students, faculty and parents. The LMC Director facilitates information literacy, technology integration, and research skills while promoting a love for reading and lifelong learning.

Job Summary

The LMC Director oversees daily operation of the LMC and collaborates with teachers to support literacy and research. Areas of responsibility include:

• Ensuring a smooth operation of the Library and Media Center
• Teaching the Honors Senior Thesis course
• Providing students, staff, and families with library services
• Providing services related to research and technology to students and teachers

Performance Responsibilities

Ensuring a smooth operation of the LMC

1. Maintain all aspects of the library including books, library management system (Follett AccessIt), periodicals, and equipment.
2. Maintain LMC operating hours of 7:35 am - 4:00 pm daily.
3. Take care of all check-out, check-in, and shelving of books.
4. Send out automated overdue notices and collect fines.
5. Purchase new books, materials, and supplies for the library within the budgeted amount.
6. Create new accounts for patrons as needed including students, faculty, staff, and parents.
7. Curate quality, diverse, inclusive, and relevant resources that support the school mission, curriculum, and learners’ interests.
8. Develop and maintain an environment that is inviting, safe, flexible, collaborative, inclusive, and conducive to learning.
9. Promote reading through programs such as Literacy Days and other LMC activities throughout the year, including but not limited to author visits and book tastings.
10. Lead a committee of teachers and select Academic Board members that deals with books whose contents have been questioned and are being reconsidered.
11. Supervise all library assistants, as well as student and volunteer parents.
12. Update the Library Standards of Operating Procedure (SOPs) yearly.

Providing students, staff, and families with library services

1. Schedule library usage time for all classes as needed.
2. Assist students with printing.
3. Support the Accelerated Reading Program in collaboration with the ES Principal.
4. Assist students, staff, and families in finding books and resources.

Providing services related to research and technology to students and teachers

1. Work with teachers to assist in the teaching of and development of research skills among all of the students.
2. Assist teachers in finding books and materials in specific subject areas.

Teaching Honors Senior Thesis course

1. Plan, prepare, and execute lessons, utilizing appropriate resource materials and activities.
2. Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will promote best practices in order to reach the whole child as stated in the ICs mission statement.
3. Assess student learning against the appropriate standards on a regular basis and provide ongoing feedback.
4. Explore and learn about emerging technologies, such as Generative AI, with a commitment to integrating them effectively into the classroom to foster critical thinking and guide students in developing ethical and responsible use.

Other Responsibilities

1. Teaching the Honors Senior Thesis course.
2. Performing other duties as needed / assigned by the Supervisor.
3. Expected to work the final 2 days of New Staff Orientation; these additional days will be compensated.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or in Education (Master’s degree preferred).
2. Proficiency with library management systems, preferably Follett AccessIt or any industry standard Library Management System.
3. Experience with teaching research, information literacy and technology integration.
4. Prior school library/media center experience preferred.