Library Information & Research Specialist (28 Hours/Week)

The Covenant School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Covenant School in Charlottesville, Virginia seeks a Library Information & Research Specialist to support middle and upper school students with reading, research, and inquiry for the 2026-27 school year. The role emphasizes ethical information use and collaboration with faculty to foster curiosity and strong scholarship.

Hours are approximately 30 per week, with responsibilities including managing library collections and digital resources, teaching research strategies, and helping students

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Library Science preferred.
• Experience teaching in a school setting is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers across grades and disciplines.
• Understanding of ethics and confidentiality in information use.
• Proficiency with information technology and educational technology tools.
• Experience with academic research databases and digital library resources.
• Ability to maintain and develop the library’s digital resources and online presence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to promote literacy and research instruction.
• Develop and manage library collections and digital resources.
• Teach information ethics, source evaluation, and citation practices.
• Support students’ inquiry and independent study in a welcoming library.
• Maintain library operations and collaborate with the Library Facilities Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s in Library Science

Tools

Information technology tools

Educational technology tools

Academic research databases

Digital library resources

Job description

Library Information & Research Specialist (28 Hours/Week)

The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a Library Information & Research Specialist to serve grades 6-12 beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Serving more than 750 students from Pre-K through Grade 12, our school is a gospel-centered community of faith and learning committed to the formation of the whole person through a rich and humane education. Faculty at The Covenant School understand teaching as a Christian vocation. They take personal responsibility for students’ intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth and work together to cultivate a community of scholars in which students are known, challenged, and formed in habits of thought and character for lives of faithful service.

Position Overview

The Library Information & Research Specialist partners with faculty to cultivate a culture of reading, research, and intellectual curiosity within the Middle and Upper School. We are seeking a candidate who enjoys working with adolescents and who is committed to helping students grow as careful researchers, thoughtful readers, and lifelong learners. Through the stewardship of library collections, digital resources, research databases, and collaboration with faculty, the specialist helps students engage deeply with ideas while developing the habits and skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex information landscape.

The Library Information & Research Specialist contributes to a welcoming and intellectually vibrant library environment that supports both independent inquiry and academic study. Working closely with teachers across disciplines, the specialist promotes literacy, strengthens research instruction, develops library collections and digital resources, and helps students develop habits of discernment in their use of information. This includes teaching and upholding the ethical use of information, including source evaluation, citation practices, intellectual honesty, and the responsible use of emerging technologies.

The Library Information & Research Specialist works closely with the Library Facilities Manager to ensure that the library functions both as an inviting place for study and as a dynamic center for teaching, learning, and research. This position is scheduled for approximately 30 hours per week.

In keeping with the school’s mission, the Library Information & Research Specialist integrates Christian faith naturally and thoughtfully into this work, helping students cultivate wisdom, curiosity, and a love of learning rooted in a Christian understanding of truth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Library Science preferred
• Experience teaching in a school setting preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers across grade levels and disciplines
• Strong understanding of professional ethics and confidentiality
• Demonstrated proficiency with information technology and educational technology tools
• Experience with academic research databases and digital library resources
• Ability to maintain and develop the library’s digital resources and online presence
• Ability to adapt programming, instruction, and library practices to meet the needs of students and the school community

We welcome candidates whose experiences and backgrounds enrich this shared work within a community shaped by a shared commitment to the school’s Christian mission and educational vision.

Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.