• Provide formal and informal instruction in literature, information skills, the production of materials and the use of information and instructional technologies as related to the curriculum, in cooperation with faculty.
• Provide special book collections or subject bibliographies as needed.

• Operate the LMC in accordance with existing established policies and procedures.
• Record requests for purchase of instructional materials made by teachers.  
• Inform faculty of instructional materials received.
• Direct and supervise circulation procedures, maintain Spectrum Circ/Cat materials management system, including access to Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).

• Catalog and process print and non-print material or import electronic records provided by vendors, using Spectrum Circ/Cat electronic materials management system as required.
• Provide for continuous inventory of all materials and equipment.
• Provide equipment and materials for production of audio, video and electronic presentations in cooperation with the Instructional Technology Specialist.
• Provide facilities and expertise in production to teachers and students.
• Organize the physical facilities necessary for a successful media program.

11/14/08 Dedham, MA, Substitute Elementary Librarian, Dedham Public Schools.

QUAL: Open to all qualified candidates. The prime consideration is to obtain the best possible candidate for the position.

DUTIES: Anticipated time period December 9, 2008 through February 9, 2009.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Please forward resume and reference letters, to:

Donna Kahler, Administrative Assistant

Dedham Public Schools, Administration Offices

100 Whiting Avenue

Dedham, MA 02027-0246

Equal Opportunity Employer

No candidate will be considered unless the following information is available:

• Current résumé
• Three current professional letters of reference

The Dedham School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or handicap in its educational activities or employment practices.

DEADLINE: November 26, 2008.

10/31/08 Chestnut Hill, MA, Temp Librarian, Beaver Country Day School.

QUAL: Beaver Country Day School is seeking a temporary full-time librarian. The ideal candidate will be motivated, a strong problem solver, and excited about using technology to disseminate information. In addition, they must have experience with bibliographic instruction and core collection development.

• M.L.S. degree or pursuing an MLS degree from an accredited library school;
• Knowledge of young adult literature, multicultural/diversity resources, and current technologies that support school libraries (e.g., Web 2.0 applications);
• Basic ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software.

DUTIES:

• Oversee parent volunteer program
• Run weekly reports for ILL, serials, and circulation
• Update Book Review Blogs for both Middle and Upper Schools
• Conduct bibliographic instruction as needed
• Special projects as assigned by Library Director

December 08- June 09

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Please submit all resumes and cover letters to Kelley Connolly, Library Director at (617) 738-2740 or kconnolly@bcdschool.org

DEADLINE: Not stated.

10/17/08 Westwood, MA Elementary Library Media Specialist (Long Term Substitute), Westwood Public Schools.

QUAL: Massachusetts licensure as a School Library Media Teacher preferred.  Library students will be considered.

DUTIES:

Instructional:

• Provide formal and informal instruction in literature, information skills, the production of materials and the use of information and instructional technologies as related to the curriculum, in cooperation with faculty.
• Provide special book collections or subject bibliographies as needed.

Administrative:

• Operate the LMC in accordance with procedures of the Westwood Public Schools.
• Record requests for purchase of instructional materials made by teachers. 
• Order supplies if needed.
• Inform faculty of instructional materials received.
• Direct and supervise circulation procedures, maintain Spectrum Circ/Cat materials management system, including access to Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).

Technical:

• Catalog and process print and non-print material or import electronic records provided by vendors, using Spectrum Circ/Cat electronic materials management system as required.
• Provide for continuous inventory of all materials and equipment.
• Provide equipment and materials for production of audio, video and electronic presentations in cooperation with the Instructional Technology Specialist.
• Provide facilities and expertise in production to teachers and students.
• Organize the physical facilities necessary for a successful media program.

Reports to: Director of Library Media Services and Building Principal

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Send Resume, three (3) letters of reference and a copy of teaching license to:

            Mr. John Antonucci, Superintendent

            Westwood Public Schools

            220 Nahatan Street

            Westwood, Massachusetts 02090

DEADLINE: Not stated.