MS/US Librarian (Leave Replacement) - Contract

Poly Prep's mission is to prepare and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination, and––above all––character.

Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of MS/US Librarian (Leave Replacement) for August 16, 2026 to January 30, 2027 to develop and sustain Upper and Middle School library programs and facilities; ensure that the services advance the Upper and Middle School academic programs; promote information literacy; and provide instruction for Upper and Middle School students in library services consistent with the school’s efforts to instill a love of reading and research.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage, organize, and maintain library services, physical facilities, collections, budgets, and the professional development and evaluation of the Library Department
• Assess and respond to the changing academic, instructional, technological, and information needs of the Poly community
• Uphold the Library’s core mission and collaboratively guide its vision
• Maintain an up-to-date, well-stocked, and diverse library collection conducive to reading and research
• Select and make readily available a variety of resources, including print, digital, and multimedia
• Administer student-facing Library accounts, subscriptions, and external platforms
• Collaborate with academic departments to support Upper and Middle School curricula through information literacy instruction
• Assist students and other library users on an individual basis and ensure their equitable access to information and technology
• Promote literacy and the ethical and responsible use of information
• Encourage engagement with the Library through the development and support of library events (including but not limited to author and speaker visits)

• Maintain active membership in professional organizations and stay current with best practices in library and information services
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the curriculum and academic programs of the Upper and Middle Schools
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to support the instructional programs of the Upper and Middle Schools