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Position Vacancy - Children's Librarian- Teacher/Librarian Prek-8th grade
The Children's Librarian at Bank Street College is a full time position. The
Children's Librarian is responsible for all school library functions and
activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, collection
management, library instruction to classes in the School for Children, management
of the circulation of children's materials, and the provision of reference
assistance to all members of the Bank Street College community as well as others
outside of the college.
Responsibilities
Administering and overseeing circulation of children's materials.
Selecting and purchasing children's materials, in a variety of media, to support
the curriculum needs of the SFC.
Overseeing the cataloging and classification of children's materials.
Culling and weeding the children's collection as necessary.
Supervising the re-shelving of children's materials and overseeing the general
appearance of the collection.
Supporting the research and pleasure reading needs of children in the SFC, with
particular attention to promoting information literacy.
Participating in SFC staff and section meetings.
Coordinating/collaborating with teachers in the SFC on curriculum development.
Providing reference assistance to all patrons.
Assisting students in selection of materials and advising teachers about new and
existing materials and techniques.
Working cooperatively with all school/library administrative and support staff.
Compiling bibliographies on a variety of topics.
Participating in college-wide activities.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
MLIS from ALA accredited program
Knowledge of teaching and learning theories, psychology of learning and
development, instructional development, curriculum development, learning needs of
special populations, and knowledge of current children's literature.
Teaching experience in pre-K - 8 environments
Comfortable with children as well as adults.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff to plan, develop, and implement a high
level of student services and programs.
Willingness to collaborate with others on the Library team.
Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively in both written and oral
forms.
Comfortable with technology and able to integrate its use into the library program.
Position is a 1-year sabbatical replacement and begins August 18, 2008.
Salary dependent on experience.
Start Date August 18, 2008
Salary Dependent on experience
Please send cover letter and resume to by email to: lindag@bankstreet.edu or in
writing to:
Linda Greengrass
Director of Library Services
Bank Street College of Education
610 West 112 Street
New York, NY 10025
Lisa Von Drasek
Children's Librarian
Bank Street College of Education
School for Children Pre-K- 8
610 West 112th St
NY NY 10025
lisav@bnkst.edu
212 875 4452
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