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Posted: 09-Jan-23
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Type: Full Time
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Library/Media Specialist
University School of Nashville
Director of Library Services
August 2023
University School of Nashville invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Director of Library Services to begin in August 2023. Ideal candidates will have a visionary and forward-thinking approach to leading a library program, space, and curriculum for the school. The next Director of Library Services will prioritize programmatic alignment of the library as well as creative and innovative partnership with faculty, students, and the USN community.
Qualifications include at least a master’s degree in library science or another related field, experience working with a wide age-range of students, a love for partnering with students and faculty, and experience in a diverse school community. Experience in contemporary understandings and innovative practices within libraries is useful.
The Hassenfeld Library – USN’s primary library space – is designed to be a hub of activity for over 1,000 students K-12 and the Director of Library Science will champion our vision for best utilizing that space. Colleagues at USN are asked to actively participate in the life of the school in ways that showcase their talents, gifts, and identities – given the physical space the library occupies, prioritizing this engagement will be critically important.
USN has a deep commitment to equitable and just community spaces. Candidates should be knowledgeable of research on how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy, classroom culture, and student outcomes. Candidates should be able to translate that knowledge into demonstrable actions that promote equitable and just teaching and learning cultures.
University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of over 1,000 students kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.
USN’s midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings 107 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.
In the USN community, students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.
To safeguard the health and well-being of the USN community from the risks associated with COVID-19, all employees are subject USN policies regarding COVID-19. As of January 7, 2022, more than 97% of employees and more than 87% of USN students K-12 are fully vaccinated, and the school strongly encourages all families to pursue vaccination.
Qualifications
- Masters of Library Science (MLS) or related field
- Experience working with K-12 students in a school library, strongly preferred
- Proficiency with library technology and multimedia tools
- Experience working in diverse communities
- Experience in contemporary understanding and innovative practices within libraries
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate a genuine appreciation for children and adolescents
- Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Manage a team of library professionals
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
- Work collaboratively with all members of the USN community
- Demonstrate integrity at all times and maintain confidentiality as needed
Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:
Cover Letter
Resume
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University School of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking to diversify its workplace. For more information about University School of Nashville, see the school's website at www.usn.org.
About University School of Nashville
University School of Nashville is a K-12, independent, co-educational, non-sectarian day school established in 1975 as the successor to Peabody Demonstration School. USN is known for its academic excellence and for its commitment to putting students first.
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