Founding Library Media Specialist - Half-Time Builder

Davis School Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Davis School Chicago is seeking a half-time Librarian / Library Media Specialist to help build the school’s library from day one: cataloging, systems, digital resources, and research support for students and faculty. You will work with the Head Librarian & Capstone Chair to shape a pioneering library and Capstone program in a new, Jewish-free environment focused on inquiry and collaboration.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree; an MLS/ALA-accredited degree or coursework toward it is preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Library and Information Science (American Library Association accredited) preferred, or coursework toward it.
• Illinois School Librarian or Library Media Specialist certification a plus.
• School-library, academic-library, or research-library experience preferred.
• Fewer years but exceptional craft? We hire for mastery, not seat time.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and run the operational heart of the founding library: cataloging and systems, collection development, digital resources, and day-to-day research help for students and faculty.
• Build the systems that make everything findable and the collection that makes the room worth visiting; teach students to find, judge, and use information well.
• As a founding staff member, help establish the systems, traditions, and habits that make the library the school’s academic town square.
• Support the Capstone program and collaborate with the Head Librarian & Capstone Chair to lead the library and Capstone activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Library and Information Science (ALA accredited)

Job description

Davis School Chicago is seeking a half-time Librarian / Library Media Specialist to help build the school’s library from day one: cataloging, systems, digital resources, and research support for students and faculty. You will work with the Head Librarian & Capstone Chair to shape a pioneering library and Capstone program in a new, Jewish-free environment focused on inquiry and collaboration.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree; an MLS/ALA-accredited degree or coursework toward it is preferred,