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Here it is......the job description/application info, etc about my school.
As it says below, I'm in a one year position....I will be out of here the
end of June.....I knew this coming in-no shock-and I have nothing to lose
by sending this on. Lots to gain actually-I've been telling my headmaster
how wonderful you are......now I need you here to prove it! The school is
fun, lots of support, great library aides.....check it out and see if it's
what you'd like. If you need more info (unofficial from me), let me know
what questions I can answer for you......As I understand it, Steve
Middlebrook (headmaster) and Julie Wagner (MS/HS principal) will be
attending the 2nd ISS fair-in Houston I believe. Contact them ahead of
time. You might want to mention you saw the ad on the LM Net serve. Steve
knows I've been getting loads of useful information from you all...Good
luck.
Denell dhilgendorf@sisf.minoh.osaka.jp
Osaka Int'l School
Japan
Grade teacher on assignment in the library
The Senri International School Foundation
announces the opening of a search for:
The Head Librarian for Osaka International School and Osaka Intercultural
Academy
Position has been filled by an elementary teacher on special assignment for
1998/99, so position is being sought for August 1, 1999.
The Head Librarian ...
* will work with a Japanese school librarian and a staff of part-time
assistants;
* will be in charge of an innovative library that houses a bilingual
collection with an equal number of English and Japanese titles;
* should have an advanced degree in library science from an institution
with ALA accreditation or its non-American equivalent;
* should be familiar and comfortable with advanced technological tools, as
the library is a center for our technology program and computer network;
* will be a member of the technology team and most likely offer direct
technology support in English, and/or Japanese depending on need, language
ability, and technological experience;
* ideally be bilingual in English and Japanese, though Japanese is not a
requirement;
* able to manage a complex library in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual
environment;
* be an enlightened teacher and leader of children of all ages and adults
of all ages, especially for elementary school classes which depend on the
librarian for direct teaching of literature and library skills.
The Senri International School Foundation operates two innovative schools
in a beautiful campus built in 1991 with contributions from major Japanese
companies in the Kansai area. Osaka International School is a preK-12
school for the international residents of the Kansai and currently has a
student body of slightly less than 250 students. Osaka Intercultural
Academy (Senri Kokusai Gakuen) has about 370 students, grades 7-12, and is
designed to meet the needs of Japanese and international Japanese-speaking
students returning from abroad as well as local children. The two schools
are making changes in their programs and administrations to eventually be
seen as a single secondary school with two rigorous programs, one in
English culminating in the IB curriculum and diploma, the other in Japanese
accredited by the Ministry of Education, both supported by an innovative
English-language elementary school with a strong Japanese language program.
Currently the secondary schools are joined together in the art, music, and
PE programs, where students are scheduled in shared classes and taught
primarily in English, and most importantly in our library which is a single
center serving the two student bodies and parent communities. Qualified
students from both schools may also take English courses in OIS (even to
the IB level) or Japanese (kokugo) classes in OIA. Our technology program
is administered by a joint school team which operates a unique bilingual
high-speed network installed in the summer of 1997, and whose center now
resides on the library's second floor mezzanine. The goal is to integrate
technology into the various programs of the school as much as possible.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of introduction and a resume
to:
Stephen Middlebrook, Headmaster
Osaka International School
4-4-16 Onohara-nishi, Mino-shi
Osaka-fu 562-0032, Japan
Telephone: (81) 727 27 5080
Fax: (81) 727 27 5055
E-mail: stmiddlebrook@sisf.minoh.osaka.jp
Head Librarian
Current Personnel/Starting Date
Kay Calkins/August 1, 1990
Position has been filled by an interim librarian, Ms. Denell Hilgendorf,
formerly a grade 5 teacher, in 1998-99
Status of Job Description
In 1995, the OIS Headmaster was designated by the Executive Committee to be
the supervisor of the OIS/OIA library, its programs, its personnel, and its
future development. As part of this process, the head librarian and the
OIA librarian are engaged in a long-term project to define their roles and
relationships, to streamline their operations, to examine and re-define the
library's mission and purpose, and to prepare for some major changes in
procedures, non-print resource development, and the restructuring of
shelving, AV material supervision and distribution.
What follows is a draft of the Head Librarian's job description written and
edited by Stephen Middlebrook and Kay Calkins.
Date This was accepted as part of the WASC Mid-term Report in March 1997.
Reports to:
The Headmaster of OIS.
Teaching Load:
There is no mandated teaching load for the head librarian..
However, as part of the job description, an effective instructional program
is expected, which generally will require a schedule of teaching.
Currently: each elementary class is taught once a week by the head
librarian for a total of 41/2 hours per week
Works with individual middle and high school classes upon request from
teachers
Works in close collaboration with:
The OIA Librarian
All OIS and shared teachers
Supervises
All library part-time and full-time support staff
General Responsibility
The Head Librarian shall be in charge of the OIS/OIA library, its support
staff, all its programs for both instruction and support, and the
maintenance of high quality in all its components and aspects. The Head
Librarian works closely with OIA Librarian, but is ultimately responsible
for the entire library's functioning.
General Responsibility
The Head Librarian shall be in charge of the OIS/OIA library, its support
staff, all its programs for both instruction and support, and the
maintenance of high quality in all its components and aspects. The Head
Librarian works closely with OIA Librarian, but is ultimately responsible
for the entire library's functioning.
Specific Responsibilities
a Develop a mission statement for the library and a set of appropriate,
enlightened policies procedures in both Japanese and English.
1 Community Use Policy
2 Audio-Visual Policy
3 Selection of Resources Policy
4 Acceptable Use of the Internet Policy
5 Resource Complaint Policy
6 Circulation of Materials Procedures
b Ensure that the missions statement and all policies are followed or
modified when necessary.
c Evaluate, select, purchase, catalog, and supervise the shelving/storage
and circulation of all print and non-print materials in English. Supervise
the shelving/storage and circulation of materials in the Japanese language
in the library.
d Supervise and carry out the budgeting process for English language books,
non-print materials, and library software, and coordinate this process with
the OIA librarian and the Japanese language library budget.
e Supervise all part-time and full-time support staff.
f Create and manage a climate supportive of learning in the library.
g Participate in the development of the school's Technology Plan, and
participate in its implementation by serving on the Tech Committee.
h Supervise the dissemination of all information concerning opening and
closing hours, changes in schedules, special library events, and the use of
new equipment and technology in the library.
i Be in charge of the storage, maintenance, and effective distribution and
record-keeping of all audio-visual equipment and software, with the
exception of computers and computer software.
j Maintain proper security systems for the library's materials and
equipment.
k Maintain the Columbia Library System.
l Work with other departments and coordinators on library programs that
might be held during the summer, on weekends, and after school.
m Work with teachers to develop and implement a continuum of
information-finding skills and strategies for all OIS students and faculty
members of both schools. Work with OIA English teachers to instruct OIA
students in information-finding skills in English.
n Work with teachers in encouraging students' appreciation of literature,
and provide reading guidance.
o help students develop habits of independent library use.
p Monitor use of technologies in the library, and promote information te
chnology.
q Engage in professional development by participating in professional
library associations.
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