Librarian
Description
The Menlo School Library is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time position as Librarian. The library serves 800 students in grades 6 through 12, along with teachers, staff, and parents. Students use the library during classes, free periods, as well as before and after school, making the library a central hub and busy destination throughout the day. The full-time Librarian will be one of two staff members working under the direction of the Head Librarian. The full-time Librarian will work 10 months per year, between mid August-June. This position will be available in August 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the circulation desk and all related duties
- Provide readers’ advisory and reference assistance
- Support students and faculty at all library service points
- Provide research instruction (collaborating with teachers) as needed
- Support receiving and processing new materials, and all collection development efforts
- Contribute to Menlo’s Advocacy Program by leading an advisory group of 10-12 Upper School students, participating in recurring meetings, activities, and support
- Support parent volunteer training
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teenagers, balancing library uses with humor and empathy.
- Proficient in Google Suite, library management systems (e.g., Alexandria), and research databases.
- Exceptional collaboration with library stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.
- Passion for reading and discussing teen-interest fiction and nonfiction.
- A Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent undergraduate studies with library work experience.
- Previous school library experience or a strong willingness to learn new skills and tools.
- Experience with teen programming, clubs, or activities is a plus.
We offer:
- An exceptional work environment and caring community
- Highly competitive salary
- A comprehensive benefits package, including generous contributions to a retirement plan for eligible employees and their families. Learn more by going to https://www.menloschool.org/employment-benefits.php.
To be considered for this position please submit your resume and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About us:
Menlo School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for students in grades six through twelve. Located in Atherton, California, and established in 1915, the School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National and California Associations of Independent Schools.
Menlo is dedicated to providing a challenging academic curriculum complemented by outstanding creative arts and athletic programs. The School helps students develop positive values and nurtures character development in a supportive environment that upholds the highest moral and ethical standards. Our program encourages students to reach their fullest potential and to develop the skills necessary to respond intelligently and humanely to the complexities of a diverse and increasingly interconnected world.
At Menlo School, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are at the core of our organizational identity. Through our daily efforts, the School demonstrates a shared commitment to the development of all stakeholders by supporting a campus ethos where equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging reflect the major cornerstones of our community.
Our equal opportunity employment policy:
Menlo School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. We administer all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Pay range:
In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base salary range for this position. The full pay range, which encompasses all experience levels is $90,000 - $115,000. Within this broad range, we pay in accordance with what could be reasonably expected based on an individual's experience level. Base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at Menlo are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at Menlo School, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the generous range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for Menlo School in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Job ID: 291