Library Media & Information Literacy Specialist

St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a full-time Library Media & Information Literacy Specialist to lead library programs while advancing digital literacy and research skills across all grade levels, PreK-12.

This role is central to fostering a love of reading, supporting inquiry-based learning, and empowering students to become critical thinkers and ethical users of information.

The ideal candidate will combine traditional library expertise with innovative technology integration, ensuring students and faculty have access to resources that enhance teaching and learning.

St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12.

A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment.

For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.

• Manage day-to-day operations of Lower School and Upper School library spaces, including circulation, collection development, and resource curation (print and digital);
• Foster a culture of reading and lifelong learning by promoting literature and maintaining engaging, student-centered library environments;
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate library resources and technology tools into curriculum and research projects;
• Maintain and oversee library systems, databases, and digital platforms to ensure efficient access to resources;
• Design and deliver information literacy curriculum for grades PreK–12, aligned with AASL and ISTE standards;
• Teach students to evaluate sources, conduct research, and use technology effectively;
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in library and information science;
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local libraries, educational institutions, and community organizations to enhance library programs and services;
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.