[CLClist] Brunswick Middle School Library position

[Valerie Fenton]

The Brunswick School is looking for a Middle School Librarian to work full
time beginning August 2008.   We are a school for boys and have a
beautiful campus and state-of-the-art library just for Middle School.  
Please send resume to:

Sarah Burdett
Head of Middle School
1252 King St.
Greenwich, CT 06831
sburdett at brunswickschool.org

Librarian/Media Specialist -- Faculty

This position contributes to the library program by teaching the middle
school 
students (gr.5-8), developing the collection, and managing non-print
resources.

Principal duties.

1.  Teaching  and Collaborating with teachers
--teaches fifth grade classes in library four times per week.
--teaches middle school students research skills as
assignments are given, and students and teachers visit the library.  
--teaches faculty and staff how to use online services 
--identifies areas of the curriculum where research needs to be taught
--teaches adults and students how to use audio-visual equipment as needed
--collaborate with other divisions to continue to develop curriculum to
encompass
   PreK-12 library skills.      

2. Developing the Collection
--selects and purchases books to support curriculum and reading interests
of middle school boys
--purchases research books for projects assigned in middle grades
--purchases online database subscription services
--manages budget for all of the above

3.  Website Manager
The library website will be managed and updated by the librarian, with
input from the other librarians and in coordination with the
communications director, including maintaining and updating the summer
reading lists.

The person we are looking for will be a self starter, with lots of energy.
 She/He
will be interested in literature and reading, enjoy working with children
and have
skills in technology; ideally circulation systems and database programs. 
She/He
will keep abreast of newly evolving technology and information services.







Thank you

Valerie Fenton
Library Director
Grade 9 Dean
Brunswick School
100 Maher Ave
Greenwich, Ct 06830
vfenton at brunswickschool.org
(203)625-5800