Community Librarian - Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom - Camberwell Grammar School

Description

Camberwell Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for boys from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12.

We aim to give every student in our care the very best education in order to prepare them for life beyond school.

We are a learning community which encourages staff, students, past students, and parents to involve themselves fully in all aspects of school life and to identify themselves with its values; We are proud of the sense of community that characterises our school.

Our school campus is located in the leafy inner east suburb of Canterbury, on land originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and blends period architecture with exciting contemporary design and state-of-the-art facilities.

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and experienced Digital Services Librarian to work closely with the Head of Library and Information Services, the Head of ICT Innovation and Learning, and the Library Department staff members.

This role will be responsible for promoting digital literacy initiatives, managing digital resources and curriculum materials, overseeing the Library Management System, and managing the student booklist process.

This presents an excellent opportunity to combine your administrative and digital skills, while engaging in a professional and engaging manner with students, staff and families.

This is a full-time permanent ongoing role with an immediate commencement, in a progressive, supportive and well-resourced team environment.

Develop, implement and improve the Digital Literacy Framework
Manage the Library Management System
Promote digital literacy, resources and services
Assist in the development of digital inclusion initiatives
Contribute to the development of digital media and research databases
Manage and promote digital content and resources, such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, databases and subscriptions
Provide technical support to troubleshoot issues for students, staff and families
Experience in Library systems, digital design, websites, and emerging technologies
Experience in source cataloguing in all formats, including print and digital
Familiarity with Oliver Library Management System (LMS) and Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS) would be an advantage
Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff in a curriculum focused school library environment
Bachelor of Library or Information Studies
Specific training in IT / Digital Information Management
Eligible for membership to the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
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WHY JOIN CAMBERWELL GRAMMAR SCHOOL?
Professional learning and development opportunities
Access to outstanding state of the art facilities
A welcoming, innovative and passionate community
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and as such, the recruitment process may commence immediately.
Camberwell Grammar School is committed to Child Safety.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children and where appropriate be able to demonstrate experience working with children.

Applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their understanding of, or any experience they have in working with children with diverse needs and/or backgrounds.

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