Director of Library and Media Services

The Director of Library and Media Services at Ransom Everglades School is a full-time administrative position responsible for all aspects of the library programs and facilities. The Director supervises library staff and seeks to ensure that the library’s academic and technology resources complement, enhance, and extend the school’s educational program. The Director curates resources, leads media and digital-literacy initiatives, and collaborates with faculty and administrators to ensure the library aligns with the school’s mission, curriculum, and goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the library’s academic and technical resources advance the school’s educational program.
• Develop policies and programming that will establish standards for and definitions of information literacy and bolster support for library services that contribute to an information-literate student body.
• Collaborate with academic departments on specific needs and growth opportunities.
• Foster an environment of creativity and innovation, and a love of reading and learning.
• Research and evaluate new and emerging information technologies.
• Prepare and manage the library budget.
• Develop, acquire, and maintain a collection of resources appropriate to the curriculum, the students, the instructional strategies of the school’s faculty, and the school's mission.
• In coordination with the technology department, evaluate and purchase technical equipment.
• Maintain an attractive, dynamic, current, and well-stocked library conducive to reading, studying, and research.
• Select, process, and make readily available a variety of resources, including print, digital, and multimedia.
• Maintain a circulation system that ensures the prompt return of materials and their ready availability to other borrowers.
• Provide bibliographic and reference services for teachers and students.
• Provide instruction for students in the use of library resources.
• Promote the ethical use of information.
• Empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and knowledgeable researchers.
• Instill a love of reading and learning in students and ensure their equitable access to information.
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of other library professionals and volunteers.
• Maintain regular contact with stakeholders through school publications and online media.
• Act as an advocate of the library, share expertise at faculty meetings, serve on academic committees, and take an active role in accreditation processes.
• Maintain active memberships in professional associations, and promote the school in the wider community.
• Facilitate personal growth through professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Studies, or a similar field
• Additional degree in Education a plus
• 5 years of experience in library program management
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role a plus
• Demonstrated success collaborating with faculty in all disciplines to enable/enhance student learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Committed to diversity
• Passionate about working with and inspiring students

Performance Factors

Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.

Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.