Library and Information Literacy Specialist

Library and Information Literacy Specialist

• Position Type:
  Co-Curricular
• Date Posted: 2/6/2026
• Location:
  
  The Independence School
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 05/01/2026

Independence was founded in 1978 by parents seeking a challenging education that would be strong in the academic areas, arts, foreign languages, and athletics. Today, the school occupies a 90-acre campus in the Pike Creek Valley (near Hockessin, Newark, and Wilmington, Cecil County, MD, and southeastern Chester County, PA), and features state of the art facilities and outdoor classrooms.
The Independence School, an independent day school welcoming children age 3 through 8th Grade, provides an exceptionally strong academic foundation and so much more. At Independence, students learn to think for themselves. They learn independence. Our school mission, beliefs, and core values guide us to ensure we offer students an unparalleled educational experience, opportunities for leadership and a welcoming community for the entire family.
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Library & Information Literacy Specialist
Direct Supervisor
:
Head of Early Childhood
FLSA
:
Exempt
Type
:
Full-Time Faculty Employee

The Library & Information Literacy Specialist serves as an instructional partner, information specialist, and program leader who supports students from preschool through eighth grade. The Library & Information Literacy Specialist embraces the dynamic nature of libraries and technology in education and fosters a love of reading, develops information literacy skills, and curates resources that support the school's curriculum, mission, and values.

The role balances direct instruction, collaboration with faculty, collection management, and the creation of a welcoming, inclusive library environment.

• High energy and enthusiasm with the ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and implement new initiatives
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with employees, students, and parents
• Confidence in professional aptitude with the ability to effectively convey skills and knowledge
• Positive team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the School
• Supports and aligns with the School's mission, values, and policies
• Commitment to fostering and supporting a safe and healthy atmosphere and an inclusive community
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth

• Design and teach developmentally appropriate library lessons for students, including early literacy, research skills, digital citizenship, and ethical use of information
• Foster a lifelong love of reading through read-aloud, book talks, displays, and programming
• Support inquiry-based learning and research projects in collaboration with classroom teachers and specialists
• Stay current with best practices in librarianship, children's and young adult literature, and educational technology
• Partner with faculty to integrate information literacy, research, and reading initiatives into classroom instruction
• Manage cataloging, circulation systems, and inventory
• Select materials that reflect a wide range of perspectives, cultures, and voices
• Collaborate with the Business Office on library budget planning and allocation for materials and resources
• Support interdisciplinary and project-based learning by curating print and digital resources
• Support students in developing responsible and effective digital research skills
• Partner with technology department to integrate digital tools and platforms as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program a plus
• Experience at the preschool through 8th grade level in library services, including instruction of research, information, and digital literacy skills
• A demonstrated ability to creatively…