Girls Preparatory School is seeking a creative, technically-grounded, visionary person to serve as Assistant Librarian for the 2013-2014 school year. The Assistant will work closely with the Director as our library continues to grow into a true 21st century learning commons and to support the mission of the school. The successful candidate will support the faculty in their development of research projects that inspire students and will promote a lifelong love of reading within our school community.

 Primary responsibilities are teaching information literacy classes, maintaining and adding to the equipment collection, promoting reading through creative programming, book club facilitation, bulletin boards and book displays, as well as contributing to the library blogs.  This person will also assist in the promotion of library services to faculty by collaborating on a quarterly library newsletter. The assistant librarian is responsible for managing the online circulation system, assisting with our web portal, managing student and parent volunteers, and managing our periodical collection.

 The ideal candidate will have experience working with faculty and students across middle and upper school grade levels; experience working in a single sex environment is a plus. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, a commitment to learning and growing as an individual and as an educator, and a passion for technology as we integrate library services into the life of this laptop school and its growing iPad program are essential.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• MLS from ALA-accredited university.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Applications is required; Experience with Apple products is preferred
• Respect for and genuine enjoyment of adolescents
• Ability to work independently and with faculty, administrators, and volunteers
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and self-motivation
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• High level of technological intuitiveness
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, good sense of humor
• Desire to help others
• Familiarity with Follett Destiny, Springshare’s Libguides program, and comfort using an iPad is desired.

A technologically forward-thinking institution, GPS began its laptop program in 1997 and implemented an iPad program in 2012. We are committed to creating leaders by engaging the mind, stimulating the spirit, instilling values and self confidence, and challenging our girls to recognize their membership in the global community. Located on the north shore of the Tennessee River, with a panoramic view of nearby downtown Chattanooga, GPS is proud to call the Scenic City home and proud to have witnessed our city’s renaissance. Chattanooga’s thriving arts scene, rich local history, and spectacular natural beauty have garnered national attention from the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, and Outside magazine, which recently named Chattanooga “Best Town Ever.” For more information, see the Chattanooga Visitor’s Bureau website.

 Please submit a resume and cover letter along with three professional references to Katie Archambault at [log in to unmask], or if you prefer to mail your materials, address them to GPS Library, Attn: Katie Archambault, 205 Island Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405. Materials will be accepted until March 10^th, 2013.