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Librarian Permanent, full time, term time
Woodford House
Hawke's Bay
About us
Woodford House is a state integrated special character boarding and day school for Year 7 - 13 girls, located in the beautiful Hawke's Bay. We nurture each girl who walks through our doors so that her light shines through and shines brighter.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Librarian to join our team of committed staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily operation of the school library, managing the provision of electronic information services that enables staff and students to access relevant resources, and oversight of our school resources.
About you
· Relevant library qualification and experience,
· An ability to relate to teenage girls,
· Communication skills to work collaboratively,
· Able to establish a positive rapport with students and staff,
· A good working knowledge of library software would be advantageous (we currently use Accesslt and Schoology)
· A high degree of computer literacy, attention to detail and accuracy
· A commitment to our school’s special character
If you are motivated by the prospect of joining us and would enjoy the challenges of this exciting role, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass all pre-employment checks such as Police Vetting and reference checking.
An application form and position description can be found on our website: www.woodford.school.nz/careers/
To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to Vickie Hope, Director of People at Vickie.hope@woodford.school.nz by Monday 17th July 2023 at 5pm.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live.
Woodford House
Hawke's Bay
About us
Woodford House is a state integrated special character boarding and day school for Year 7 - 13 girls, located in the beautiful Hawke's Bay. We nurture each girl who walks through our doors so that her light shines through and shines brighter.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Librarian to join our team of committed staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily operation of the school library, managing the provision of electronic information services that enables staff and students to access relevant resources, and oversight of our school resources.
About you
· Relevant library qualification and experience,
· An ability to relate to teenage girls,
· Communication skills to work collaboratively,
· Able to establish a positive rapport with students and staff,
· A good working knowledge of library software would be advantageous (we currently use Accesslt and Schoology)
· A high degree of computer literacy, attention to detail and accuracy
· A commitment to our school’s special character
If you are motivated by the prospect of joining us and would enjoy the challenges of this exciting role, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and satisfactorily pass all pre-employment checks such as Police Vetting and reference checking.
An application form and position description can be found on our website: www.woodford.school.nz/careers/
To apply, please send your completed application form and CV to Vickie Hope, Director of People at Vickie.hope@woodford.school.nz by Monday 17th July 2023 at 5pm.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and please note that interviews may be held while the advert is still live.
Accessit Library is hiring!
With the rapidly increasing demand for Accessit Library across New Zealand and the world, we continue to expand our team to assist schools in optimising the effectiveness of library management across their learning environment.
If you would like to join our Accessit Library Team of over 60 enthusiastic and devoted Accessit staff, we are recruiting for a new Accessit Library consultant – Training and Support, in our library support team. This position is full time (Monday-Friday) and based in our Wellington HQ.
This is an exciting and varied role that would suit someone who loves to learn and takes customer service and helping people seriously. Along with training librarians new to Accessit and offering on-going support to our existing customers, you will also be involved in preparing for and presenting webinars and conference user sessions.
While clearly advantageous to have Accessit Library experience, if you are not currently an Accessit user but have the skills and attitude for the role, full training will be given.
Our support team is a huge reason for our success, and you will be part of a fantastic team that provides Accessit Library globally with teams based in NZ, Australia, USA and the UK.
For more information, including a job description, please contact our recruitment department: recruit@accessitlibrary.com
With the rapidly increasing demand for Accessit Library across New Zealand and the world, we continue to expand our team to assist schools in optimising the effectiveness of library management across their learning environment.
If you would like to join our Accessit Library Team of over 60 enthusiastic and devoted Accessit staff, we are recruiting for a new Accessit Library consultant – Training and Support, in our library support team. This position is full time (Monday-Friday) and based in our Wellington HQ.
This is an exciting and varied role that would suit someone who loves to learn and takes customer service and helping people seriously. Along with training librarians new to Accessit and offering on-going support to our existing customers, you will also be involved in preparing for and presenting webinars and conference user sessions.
While clearly advantageous to have Accessit Library experience, if you are not currently an Accessit user but have the skills and attitude for the role, full training will be given.
Our support team is a huge reason for our success, and you will be part of a fantastic team that provides Accessit Library globally with teams based in NZ, Australia, USA and the UK.
For more information, including a job description, please contact our recruitment department: recruit@accessitlibrary.com
Librarian
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Waikato/Bay of Plenty
We seek a full-time, future-focused Librarian to manage our library and its services and ensure all library systems are well maintained and delivered in a friendly and professional manner.
ROLE DESCRIPTION & KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
20230523_jd_librarian.pdf
School website
https://www.waikatodiocesan.school.nz/
Email address
hr@wdsg.school.nz
School Library Lead / Kaiwhakahaere Whare Pukapuka
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
The school was built as a modern learning environment to meet the needs of 21st century learners and opened in 2014. The school is a Year 9-13 co-educational state secondary school with a future projected roll of 2500, currently with 760 students in 2023. Hobsonville Point is an area rich in history, situated in a prime location in the Upper Waitemata Harbour, which continues to be developed as a new community. This includes the Primary and Secondary schools which operate collaboratively as two schools, one vision.
Our Vision
What we want for our young people: To create a stimulating, inclusive learning environment which empowers learners to contribute confidently and responsibly in our changing world.
Our Mission
Innovate, Engage, Inspire Our Principles: The foundations of our curriculum decision-making are: Innovate through personalising learning Engage through powerful partnerships Inspire through deep challenge and inquiry to develop empowered learners Our Values.
We encourage, model and explore these values: Excellence Inquiry Connectedness Collaboration Innovation
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Library Lead/Kaiwhakahaere Whare Pukapuka Responsible to Business Manager (as part of Support Staff Team) Deputy Principal (Library Liaison) Functional Relationships Library team, student librarians, all staff and students Hours of Work 37.5 hours per week, term time (40 weeks), 8.30am - 4.30pm (negotiable) Position Statement In collaboration with Library staff, provide an overarching view of the way the Library can support teaching, learning, and achievement in our future-focussed school. Develop warm, inclusive and welcoming relationships with students that encourage and build engagement with library use, reading and information literacy. Grow and maintain the management and administration of all aspects of the school library. Ensure our Library continues to be a safe space for all and our most diverse students. Have a vision for growth and development of library services as the school grows and support curriculum development such as the NZ histories curriculum. Educational Qualifications Professional Library qualification / Experience Knowledge Library Management System (Oliver) School Library collection development and learning resources. Children/Young Adult literature, especially NZ writers. A working knowledge and overview of information and digital literacy skills and their links with the library. Capabilities Staff management; Planning and organisation; Financial management of budget and ordering; Excellent oral and written skills - confident and effective in communicating with all library users and able to provide high-level assistance with reading and information needs; Collection management and processing; Effective information literacy, online search skills and use of online tools. Time and stress management. Personal Qualities Excellent relational skills: inclusive, warm and demanding; Optimistic and able to interact positively with students and staff; Collaborative: able to work with staff to support and develop curriculum resources; Willingness to keep up-to-date with IT and library trends; Love of literature in all forms; Ability to promote the library to staff and students; Innovative: ability to facilitate change and growth. Responsibilities & Tasks
INNOVATION: Reading Engagement Promote and foster the enjoyment of reading for pleasure. Develop and contribute to a school-wide reading culture. Provide leadership and support to teachers on reading engagement and developing life-long readers. Ensure the collection provides a wide range of quality reading material, catering for diverse needs and interests.
INQUIRY: Information Literacy & Inquiry Learning Ensure that the Library plays an integral role in supporting inquiry, and that students have easy access to print and eResources. Ensure the development of information literacy across both HPSS and HPPS (primary). Collaborate in the development of a collection that has relevant resources in a variety of formats to support inquiry learning.
EXCELLENCE: Service / Library Management Develop, review and maintain the Library’s guiding documents, in collaboration with Library staff, for review by SLT. Collaborate in the development and maintenance of a current Collection Management Plan. Prepare and present reports in line with school policy, if required. Collaborate in the preparation of annual budgets for library resources and capital expenditure. Ensure library expenditure is appropriately managed. In collaboration with library staff, maintain an up-to-date school library procedures document. Ensure the appropriate training and regular performance appraisal of all Library staff. Be a professional and supportive member of the school community. Engage in professional development opportunities and performance appraisal. Stay aware of developing trends and facilities for storage and access to eResources. Stay up-to-date with professional reading.
CONNECTEDNESS: Place, Space and Community (physical & virtual) Promote the library services and resources to all staff and students. Stay up-to-date with library trends that will help to provide the school community with a welcoming and positive learning facility. Manage the LMS effectively. Charging and distribution of daily usage school laptops.. Collaborate with Library staff to ensure there is a school library presence on the school website and KAMAR, and any stand-alone library website or social media platforms. Liaise with external agencies, including SLANZA, and other relevant agencies. Maintain strong links with HPPS Library team to provide assistance and PD when required. Attend staff meetings and briefings when required or if practicable.
COLLABORATION: Library Collection & Resources Collaborate with staff to ensure that the library is seen and used as a reading and research resource. Collaborate with LAs and Library staff to ensure appropriate selection and management of all learning resources, both print and online. Ensure the collection is managed and is able to meet curriculum needs and that resources are current, relevant, and meet the reading needs and interests of the school community. In collaboration with Library staff develop a buying plan that ensures the library delivers appropriate, high quality material - print and online. Consult with teaching staff as to the reading needs of their students. Ensure that resources are catalogued, organised and maintained in line with internationally accepted standard library practice.
School website
www.hpss.school.nz
Email address
maliina@hobsonvillepoint.school.nz
Our Vision
What we want for our young people: To create a stimulating, inclusive learning environment which empowers learners to contribute confidently and responsibly in our changing world.
Our Mission
Innovate, Engage, Inspire Our Principles: The foundations of our curriculum decision-making are: Innovate through personalising learning Engage through powerful partnerships Inspire through deep challenge and inquiry to develop empowered learners Our Values.
We encourage, model and explore these values: Excellence Inquiry Connectedness Collaboration Innovation
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Library Lead/Kaiwhakahaere Whare Pukapuka Responsible to Business Manager (as part of Support Staff Team) Deputy Principal (Library Liaison) Functional Relationships Library team, student librarians, all staff and students Hours of Work 37.5 hours per week, term time (40 weeks), 8.30am - 4.30pm (negotiable) Position Statement In collaboration with Library staff, provide an overarching view of the way the Library can support teaching, learning, and achievement in our future-focussed school. Develop warm, inclusive and welcoming relationships with students that encourage and build engagement with library use, reading and information literacy. Grow and maintain the management and administration of all aspects of the school library. Ensure our Library continues to be a safe space for all and our most diverse students. Have a vision for growth and development of library services as the school grows and support curriculum development such as the NZ histories curriculum. Educational Qualifications Professional Library qualification / Experience Knowledge Library Management System (Oliver) School Library collection development and learning resources. Children/Young Adult literature, especially NZ writers. A working knowledge and overview of information and digital literacy skills and their links with the library. Capabilities Staff management; Planning and organisation; Financial management of budget and ordering; Excellent oral and written skills - confident and effective in communicating with all library users and able to provide high-level assistance with reading and information needs; Collection management and processing; Effective information literacy, online search skills and use of online tools. Time and stress management. Personal Qualities Excellent relational skills: inclusive, warm and demanding; Optimistic and able to interact positively with students and staff; Collaborative: able to work with staff to support and develop curriculum resources; Willingness to keep up-to-date with IT and library trends; Love of literature in all forms; Ability to promote the library to staff and students; Innovative: ability to facilitate change and growth. Responsibilities & Tasks
INNOVATION: Reading Engagement Promote and foster the enjoyment of reading for pleasure. Develop and contribute to a school-wide reading culture. Provide leadership and support to teachers on reading engagement and developing life-long readers. Ensure the collection provides a wide range of quality reading material, catering for diverse needs and interests.
INQUIRY: Information Literacy & Inquiry Learning Ensure that the Library plays an integral role in supporting inquiry, and that students have easy access to print and eResources. Ensure the development of information literacy across both HPSS and HPPS (primary). Collaborate in the development of a collection that has relevant resources in a variety of formats to support inquiry learning.
EXCELLENCE: Service / Library Management Develop, review and maintain the Library’s guiding documents, in collaboration with Library staff, for review by SLT. Collaborate in the development and maintenance of a current Collection Management Plan. Prepare and present reports in line with school policy, if required. Collaborate in the preparation of annual budgets for library resources and capital expenditure. Ensure library expenditure is appropriately managed. In collaboration with library staff, maintain an up-to-date school library procedures document. Ensure the appropriate training and regular performance appraisal of all Library staff. Be a professional and supportive member of the school community. Engage in professional development opportunities and performance appraisal. Stay aware of developing trends and facilities for storage and access to eResources. Stay up-to-date with professional reading.
CONNECTEDNESS: Place, Space and Community (physical & virtual) Promote the library services and resources to all staff and students. Stay up-to-date with library trends that will help to provide the school community with a welcoming and positive learning facility. Manage the LMS effectively. Charging and distribution of daily usage school laptops.. Collaborate with Library staff to ensure there is a school library presence on the school website and KAMAR, and any stand-alone library website or social media platforms. Liaise with external agencies, including SLANZA, and other relevant agencies. Maintain strong links with HPPS Library team to provide assistance and PD when required. Attend staff meetings and briefings when required or if practicable.
COLLABORATION: Library Collection & Resources Collaborate with staff to ensure that the library is seen and used as a reading and research resource. Collaborate with LAs and Library staff to ensure appropriate selection and management of all learning resources, both print and online. Ensure the collection is managed and is able to meet curriculum needs and that resources are current, relevant, and meet the reading needs and interests of the school community. In collaboration with Library staff develop a buying plan that ensures the library delivers appropriate, high quality material - print and online. Consult with teaching staff as to the reading needs of their students. Ensure that resources are catalogued, organised and maintained in line with internationally accepted standard library practice.
School website
www.hpss.school.nz
Email address
maliina@hobsonvillepoint.school.nz
Library Manager for 2024
Full time position working during term time only
Freyberg High School
Position title
Library Services & Information Management (Education & Training)
We are seeking an outstanding person to join our co-educational state school of 1100 students as Library Manager. You would lead the library team and ensure the library plays a full part in developing the learning life of the school and supports key school initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A library qualification and experience to manage the full range of library operations is essential.
• Previous experience in a school library would be desirable.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge with experience in using the Accessit Library Management System, information databases e.g. INNZ. EPIC and Internet; Web 2.0 applications and the provision of digital content (e-books).
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to work autonomously, be adaptable and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent personal presentation and professional skills.
• A positive can-do attitude, culturally sensitive and enjoy working with teenagers
• This is a full time position working during term time only, to commence in Term 2, 2023.
Email: office@freyberg.ac.nz
Library Services & Information Management (Education & Training)
We are seeking an outstanding person to join our co-educational state school of 1100 students as Library Manager. You would lead the library team and ensure the library plays a full part in developing the learning life of the school and supports key school initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A library qualification and experience to manage the full range of library operations is essential.
• Previous experience in a school library would be desirable.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge with experience in using the Accessit Library Management System, information databases e.g. INNZ. EPIC and Internet; Web 2.0 applications and the provision of digital content (e-books).
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to work autonomously, be adaptable and capable of multi-tasking.
• Excellent personal presentation and professional skills.
• A positive can-do attitude, culturally sensitive and enjoy working with teenagers
• This is a full time position working during term time only, to commence in Term 2, 2023.
Email: office@freyberg.ac.nz
Library Manager
Full time, term time plus 15 days term breaks (negotiable)
Rangitoto College School
New Zealand’s largest Secondary School is seeking an experienced Library Manager who has in-depth knowledge and understanding of a library and its purpose within an educational environment. Our library supports staff and students with curriculum, literacy, and information literacy. We are looking for a person who has a vision of how a modern library will develop to meet future learning needs. This full-time 40 hours (8.30 am to 5 pm, flexible with colleagues) in term time with 15 days (negotiable) in term breaks for strategic planning.
This is a key role in our school and the following will resonate with our successful applicant. Rangitoto is a collegial, warm and welcoming environment where our successful applicant will find a role to grow and challenge their already substantial skill set.
The position is remunerated in alignment with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement -Grade D range of Rates
Key Responsibilities
The position requires the successful applicant to:
To apply, please attach a covering letter, CV including 3 referees at www.rangitoto.school.nz/employment/rangitoto-college-vacancies/
This is a key role in our school and the following will resonate with our successful applicant. Rangitoto is a collegial, warm and welcoming environment where our successful applicant will find a role to grow and challenge their already substantial skill set.
The position is remunerated in alignment with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement -Grade D range of Rates
Key Responsibilities
- Play a lead role in library strategic planning and ensure this is aligned with the Rangitoto College School Board strategic plan
- Ensure that all library staff are appropriately trained and have regular access to professional development
- Keep up to date with developments in the library field
- Manage the library team with appropriate delegations
- Document Library Procedures
- Prepare budget proposal with the assistance of library staff.
- Provide high quality resources, including online, that meet the reading and information needs of the school community
- Provide access to online resources by providing up-to-date links on the school intranet
- Encourage all library users to participate in collection development
- Maintain regular contact with professional networks and external agencies e.g. SLANZA and The National Library of New Zealand
- Report regularly to school senior management on progress towards objectives in library strategic plan
- Manage and monitor the library budget using appropriate financial controls in accordance with school practice.
- Support the development of information literacy
- Plan and implement the library orientation programme
- Provide appropriate support for teachers undertaking research assignments with their classes
- Ensure students and Staff receive the appropriate help in the library
- Facilitate the Supervision and training of Student Librarians and Duke of Edinburgh service students
- Co-ordinate library usage by school community groups
The position requires the successful applicant to:
- Read a wide range of fiction, particularly Young Adult fiction
- Support the development of information literacy
- Be involved with strategic planning to help develop library services that meet the changing needs of our community
- Work well as part of a team
- Help develop library procedures
- Choose and process resources
- Work with and train student librarians and has
- A passion to work with young people
- Library and Information Studies degree (BA or BAppSci)
- RLIANZA professional registration
- Sound IT skills, Oliver LMS would be an advantage although training will be provided
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Initiative
- The ability to manage change
To apply, please attach a covering letter, CV including 3 referees at www.rangitoto.school.nz/employment/rangitoto-college-vacancies/
Library Manager
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Central (New Plymouth - Palmerston North)
Are you passionate about reading, learning and young people? If so, we are looking for a creative and enthusiastic library manager to join our team and you could be the right person. We have a vision to transform our School Library into a Hub of Learning. A space where students are always welcome, and the Library Manager is proactively working alongside staff to ensure students are well supported to develop a passion for reading, literacy and learning. If you are creative, forward thinking and passionate about working with young people, this could be the job for you.
Key skills and attributes we are looking for include:
• Initiative and willingness to support the development of Literacy throughout the school.
• A love of literature and learning.
• The ability to build positive relationships with staff and students.
• Creativity and willingness to create a progressive Library space for both students and staff.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• The ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment, and independently when required.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to work and develop the profile of the FDMC Library both online and in-person.
• A willingness to support the Catholic Special Character of the College is essential.
Previous experience working in a library is desirable but not essential. This is a permanent position, school term time only, plus a few days in the school holidays. Hours are negotiable. Start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will need to return a satisfactory Police Vetting check.
All queries and applications (to include a cover letter and cv) to Melinda Stevenson, mel@fdmc.school.nz or Ph: 027 3896 203
School website
https://www.fdmc.school.nz/
Key skills and attributes we are looking for include:
• Initiative and willingness to support the development of Literacy throughout the school.
• A love of literature and learning.
• The ability to build positive relationships with staff and students.
• Creativity and willingness to create a progressive Library space for both students and staff.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• The ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment, and independently when required.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Ability to work and develop the profile of the FDMC Library both online and in-person.
• A willingness to support the Catholic Special Character of the College is essential.
Previous experience working in a library is desirable but not essential. This is a permanent position, school term time only, plus a few days in the school holidays. Hours are negotiable. Start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will need to return a satisfactory Police Vetting check.
All queries and applications (to include a cover letter and cv) to Melinda Stevenson, mel@fdmc.school.nz or Ph: 027 3896 203
School website
https://www.fdmc.school.nz/
