Job Posting
Buckingham Browne & Nichols
Job Posting Notice
Position Open: Upper School
Collection Management & Media Services Librarian (full-time faculty position)
Date Posted: May 2010
Date Available: September 2010
Department: Upper School Library
Reporting to: Upper School Head Librarian
Application documents:
Online application as a single Word document should include: cover letter, resume, personal statement, and contact information of references.
Job Summary & Duties:
B&N seeks a flexible, energetic, innovative, technically savvy full-time librarian who is comfortable in a high school setting and familiar with evolving online resources. The responsibilities for this faculty position include maintaining and developing the library’s website, providing reference and other instruction to students individually and in small groups, arranging special programs to teach students to use digital resources, cataloging, assisting in collection development and the general management of the library, and other responsibilities as assigned.
About BB&N:BB&N, a coeducational day school in Cambridge, MA, was established in 1974 by the merger of two independent schools, the Buckingham School and the Browne & Nichols School, founded respectively in 1889 and 1883. Located on three separate campuses, we work as one School in pursuit of excellence. We celebrate the diversity of our community which enriches our daily experience. At BB&N we foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep concern and respect for others.
Skills and Qualifications:
An ALA accredited MLIS degree is required. At least three years of professional library experience, especially in a high school library, is preferred. Also preferred:a solid knowledge of and experience with digital educational resources and the ability to educate and assist students and faculty in the application of these resources; familiarity with social media applications, including blog creation; working knowledge of office suite applications. In addition, the candidate will enjoy working with students in an educational setting and have:
- Good organizational skills,
- Excellent oral and written communication skills,
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues,
- High standards of professional conduct,
- A good sense of humor.
Salary:
To be determined based on experience and education.
To Apply:
Please visit http://www.bbns.org/careers/2822 where you will see link to Job Posting Notice for this position. After opening Job Posting Notice, in right hand corner below How to Apply click on Apply for this job online. Reminder: Your online application as a single Word document should include: cover letter, resume, personal statement, and contact information of references.
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any non-job relates physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; encourage candidates of color to apply.
