School Librarian, Oakland Unified School District, Oakland, CA

School Librarian,
part time (minimum 20 hrs per week),
flexible schedule

Minimum salary: $25/hour, no benefits.

Small K-8 public school in Oakland with approximately 250 students located in the Upper Rockridge neighborhood. This position is funded by the PTA. The school will be opening a new building in Spring 2006 which includes a new library, computer lab, science lab and classrooms. There is strong parental involvement and support for both curricular and extracurricular activities. The Library consists of a collection of approximately 6000 books. In addition to this position, the Library staff consists of one part time non-MLS librarian and parent volunteers. This position reports to the PTA Board.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily operations of a school library including reference, collection development and circulation.
• Act as a liaison to the Oakland Unified School District to assist in automating the library by implementing an online catalog system using Follett software.
• Collaborating with teachers to create a library curriculum that teaches information literacy skills incorporating classroom curricular content.
• Recruit, train and supervise parent volunteers.
• In consultation with the other librarian, responsible for collection management, including; collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, processing and weeding.
• Participate in school-wide activities and programs as needed.
• Assist with planning and administration of annual PTA fundraising events for the Library.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library Science preferred
• Knowledge of children's and teen literature and resources
• Ability to use and manage library system software
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience in a school library setting

Closing Date

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin March 24th.

To Apply:

Email or mail a cover letter, the names of three references and a resume to:

Aileen Dolby
Vice President of Personnel
30 Marguerite Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
adolby@collierparrish.com