LIBRARIAN

The Indian Public School; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Public School is seeking a qualified school librarian in Salem, Virginia to oversee our library operations and collections. You will support teachers and students with research, teach information literacy, and help plan library programs and events.

The role requires a degree in library science and experience in a school setting. The successful candidate will manage digital and physical resources, organize catalogs, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in library science or a related field.
• Experience in a school library setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee library operations and manage collections.
• Assist students and staff with research and information needs.
• Develop and implement library programs and events.
• Maintain the library's digital and physical resources.

Skills

Library management

Research assistance

Cataloging systems

Organizational skills

Education

Master's in Library Science

Tools

Library software

Cataloging systems

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities: Oversee library operations and manage collections. Assist students and staff with research and information needs. Develop and implement library programs and events. Maintain the librarys digital and physical resources.

Skills: Strong library management and organizational skills. Excellent research and information literacy abilities. Proficiency in library software and cataloging systems.

Requirements: Degree in library science or a related field. Experience in a school library setting.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible.

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.

Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.