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SCOPE The Head Librarian has the primary responsibility for leadership and implementation of the Academy's media program that serves as an integral part of the instructional process. This involves providing support for student and staff users of all multi-media tools: equipment, software and dedicated resource rooms. The Head Librarian will help develop and manage the Library/Media Center's budget. The Head Librarian will supervise library/media center staff. This is a 10 1/2-month position. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES * Develops overall plan for library/media center. * Investigates, plans, and implements applications for new information technologies to a diverse audience that extend and reinforce the instructional program of the school. * Supervises all library/media center functions, including technical services, serials control, acquisitions, processing, collections and budget development * Monitors library systems implementation, establishes rules for system utilization, coordinates user groups, and serves as overall automation resources manager and coordinator of centralized record keeping and research operations * Initiates interaction with students, staff, administration and the general public for purposes of integrating, promoting and expanding the media program. * Organizes the facility and resources in such a way that they reflect the philosophy and goals of the school and its media program. POSITION IN ORGANIZATION Reports to: Director of Information Services Supervises: Library/Media Center Staff and library volunteers. WORK SCHEDULE Days: M-F Hours: 8am-4:30pm JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of information technologies. Ability to work with students and staff at all levels. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of media resources available for sixth through twelfth grade students. Understanding of multimedia technology, multimedia authoring tools and use of the Internet and Intranet to deliver information Education: Masters in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution Experience: 5 years of experience working in a school library/media center and at least one year supervisory experience. Prefer experience in middle or high school environment. Has Media Center Certification. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.\ Bill McKeown Director of Information Services Cary Academy Cary, NC 27513 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST), send email to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 4) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archives: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.html See also EL-Announce for announcements from library media vendors: http://www.mindspring.com/~el-announce/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=