What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
St. Francis Borgia Grade School is seeking a Part-Time Librarian who delights in the wonder of words and the laughter of children. This role supports the academic and spiritual mission of the school by managing library resources, fostering a love of reading, and guiding students in research and media literacy skills.
Job Responsibilities
Library Management
- Organize, catalog, and maintain a collection of print and digital materials appropriate for students
- Manage and maintain library systems and resources
- Assist with selection and ordering of materials within budget guidelines
- Maintain a welcoming, safe, and engaging library environment
Instructional Support
- Teach basic library, research, and media literacy skills, including ethical use of information
- Support students in selecting appropriate and engaging reading materials
- Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum through literature and library resources
Student Engagement & Faith Integration
- Foster a love of reading and lifelong learning
- Encourage student curiosity through books, storytelling, and library activities
- Support and uphold the Catholic mission of St. Agnes through literature, programming, and daily interactions
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Education, or a related field preferred
- Experience working with children in a school or educational setting preferred
- Familiarity with library systems (e.g., Follett Destiny) and digital research tools is a plus
- Strong organizational, communication, and basic technology skills
- Practicing Catholic or willing to support and uphold the Catholic mission
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.