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Job Description Librarian - IHSCA COMPANY DESCRIPTION Instituto Health Science Career Academy along with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child-in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. In alignment with CPS/ISBE, our school strives to provide high quality and specially designed instructional supports and services for all students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment. We work collaboratively with the goal of improving the academic achievement of all students with disabilities by ensuring they receive meaningful and relevant access to grade level core instruction within the school. Teachers provide appropriate, effective, and culturally relevant instruction for grades 9-12 aligned to SAT, AVID College Readiness, and state standards. IHSCA ensures that students are provided a safe learning environment that supports student social-emotional growth as well as academics. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Librarian reports to the Principal or designee and collaborates with teachers and other educators to strengthen the connections between student research needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and available information resources. The Librarian's role is to empower students to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skilled researchers, and ethical users of information. Additionally, the Librarian fosters a school-wide culture of curiosity among both students and staff by providing a diverse range of innovative resources and programs within the Instituto Health and Sciences Career Academy and Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy campuses. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Promote reading through traditional and modern methods, including print texts, social media, digital news resources, and online databases., • Organize and initiate school programs that encourage learning and provide cultural opportunities for the school community through research and reading that enhance awareness of gender, culture, and historical perspectives through literature., • Collaborate with teachers to design instructional lessons that integrate information literacy and technology skills, including selecting high-quality literature to supplement and enrich curricular studies (e.g., student review webpage, career research Google site, and empower projects), • Select and develop reading materials to support Career Pathways., • Conduct library orientation sessions on library rules, space layout, the Dewey Decimal System, website navigation, book checkout, and catalog services and demonstrate responsible and ethical use of library-based technologies., • Promote literature, reinforce reading skills, and encourage independent reading for personal enjoyment, including extending the reading experience by suggesting additional titles based on student interests (e.g., series, genre, themes)., • Perform day-to-day library functions such as maintaining circulation and cataloging systems, providing information on library services, hours of operation, staff, user guides, pathfinders, internet access, and other resources, reshelving, reviewing inventory, updating the catalog to continue to ensure a diverse collection of reading materials representing various ethnicities and cultural groups, answering questions, reviewing references, and evaluating catalog donations., • Develop displays and exhibits to promote reading., • Instruct students on methods for obtaining materials not available in the school library (e.g., interlibrary loans, public library access)., • Collaborate with public libraries and promote participation in those programs (e.g., after-school reading activities, summer reading clubs)., • Facilitate book talks and clubs and promote award-winning books., • Offer reading enrichment programs through participation in national and state reading celebrations and initiatives (e.g., Children's Book Week, Teen Read Week)., • Identify and promote local literacy initiatives., • Model effective strategies for developing literacy skills., • Understand, implement and enforce copyright and fair use laws and ensure compliance by library users., • Develop and evaluate the library program with objectives aligned with school goals and priorities., • Use effective management principles to supervise resources and facilities., • Prepare the library program budget to secure funding for specific goals., • Ensure the library is an inviting, safe, flexible, and conducive learning environment., • Arrange flexible scheduling to provide student access to library staff and resources as needed., • Work with Facilities department to ensure equitable physical access to a virtual or physical library by providing barrier-free, universally designed environments., • Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities., • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s in library science or library information science from an accredited American Library Association college or university, • Ability to speak Spanish and English preferred, • At least four years teaching experience preferred, • Professional educator’s license is a plus, • Experience with classification systems (e.g., Dewey Decimal System or Library of Congress Classification System), MARC records, and cataloging practices with SOAR – integrated library system is a plus, • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and the Internet, • Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality, • Expertise in advising readers and a broad depth of knowledge in young adult literature, • Ability to work with a wide variety of people, • Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as individually with minimal supervision, • Exceptional organization, leadership, and time management skills, • Above average customer service attitude, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong telephone skills, • Ability to maintain objectives and achieve goals under pressure, including meeting deadlines and the flexibility to respond to changes, • Dependability and punctuality, • Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and effective management of multiple projects at one time The above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, as well as set-up and maintain work files. WORKING CONDITIONS Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours and non-traditional hours as is necessary to complete job functions. Attendance and participation at organization and school sponsored events may be required. BENEFITS Medical Dental Vison Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability 403b retirement saving plan Chicago Teachers Pension Fund PAID TIME OFF Sick Personal Position open until filled. Instituto Health Science Career Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job DescriptionSalary: 55,000 per year About Us: Saint James School of Medicine is an international medical school headquartered in Park Ridge, Illinois and its main campus is in the beautiful island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Saint James School of Medicine was founded in 1999. In our 25 years, hundreds of students have graduated from Saint James and become practicing physicians throughout US, Canada and beyond. The position of our librarian is imperative for the success of our students. Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a love for books, a strong commitment to customer service, and the ability to create a dynamic and engaging library experience for medical students studying in various locations. Key Responsibilities: JOB TITLE: Librarian IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Vice President of Administration Coordinates with: Library assistants at both campuses, Research manager, faculty, and clinical program staff. Functional Responsibilities: Maintain and develop online library page and offerings Manage user accounts for online library products Configure, manage, and troubleshoot access to online library products Select and purchase books for the campus library collection Train library assistants on book organization and related services. Promote student and faculty use of the library by postings and articles in the newsletter Participate in the online help desk Manage and analyze library product usage by downloading usage data Analyze and recommend library product renewals, contracts and cancellations Participate in the Research Committee Provide expert advice on publishing, journal quality and analysis Provide research articles, including search and inter-library loan services Assist users with finding information on Library Website Teaching Library usage by providing and managing library Moodle course Coordinate with the Dean and Campus managers on the supervision of 5 library assistants at 2 campuses Review library and academic products/systems for possible purchase Ebook management and selection Develop Library Policy documents: Collection Development, Article Request. Assist students with all aspects of research paper and publication Provide backup support for IT manager Technical Skills and Knowledge • Working knowledge of medical databases and journals, • Remote access products (EZproxy), IP address management, • EBSCO admin, Moodle, Libguides, Teamviewer, WordPress, • Provides and manages library services with a positive and helpful attitude, • Maintains a professional appearance and behavior, • Masters Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution, • Health science library experience, • Professional medical library experience including experience in library technical services, collection development, serials, and/or cataloging and online library systems. Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Tuition reimbursement, • Vision insurance

Job Description Erikson Institute, a graduate school in child development located in downtown Chicago, is seeking to hire a part-time Library Assistant. This position reports to the Access Services Librarian. Roles & Responsibilities • The Edward Neisser Library houses a unique collection of approximately 20,000 volumes that support the social work, child development, and early childhood education curricula at the Institute., • The Library Assistant is responsible for staffing the Circulation/Information Desk during assigned shifts and assisting with the general functions of the Edward Neisser Library. This includes responding to library users’ questions, circulating library materials, and basic technology troubleshooting. This position also opens and closes the library according to established procedures as necessary., • The Library Assistant is also responsible for assisting with collection maintenance by processing new material, shelving returned material, and conducting shelf-reading and inventory as assigned. Special projects may also be assigned, including - but not limited to - scanning library material, creating displays and signage, and reorganizing library collections. Essential Duties • Respond to general inquiries as presented in-person, over the phone, and via email, • Check in and out library materials, • Fulfill holds on library materials, • Assist users with locating library materials and using library technology, • Shelve materials according to procedure, • Process library materials for inclusion, • Open and/or close the library according to procedure, • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Must be a matriculated or current Erikson student, • Some work experience involving attention to detail and/or customer service, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Demonstrated attention to detail and service-oriented disposition, • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively We are the premier early childhood development organization committed to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to realize their potential. Erikson Institute’s graduate school uniquely prepares child development, education, and social work leaders to improve the lives of young children and their families. Our impact and influence are further amplified through our innovative academic programs, applied research, direct services in the community, and advocacy and policy and leadership. Erikson Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Erikson Institute provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process). To learn more, please visit our web site at