Media specialists/librarians work closely with teachers and students to help facilitate access to information in a variety of formats. A school librarian must be a self-starter, have a love for literature, information, and technology, and be passionate about spreading this knowledge to students. If you feel you have these qualities and would like to broaden teachers and students’ horizons by exposing them to different types of literature and ways to access information then you should consider being a librarian or media specialist at an independent school.
In a private/independent school, media specialists/ librarians enjoy small class sizes conducive for differentiated instruction, allowing you to give students the individual attention that they deserve.
Librarians can truly get to know all their students as well as others throughout the school community. The community is what private schools are all about. Media Specialists find private schools encourage curricular innovation, collaboration, and nurturing a love of learning in students.
• A Masters of Library Science degree (MLS)
• Enthusiasm for working in a library or media center at an independent, private, boarding or college preparatory setting
• Strong references that can speak to your ability to connect with students
