Librarians have a minimum education of a 4 year Honours Bachelor degree, and a 2 year Master Degree in Library / Information Science (MLIS, MIS or MLS). The Master degree must be earned through a university with American Library Association accreditation.
Services We Provide
In-depth instructional sessions to classes and individuals on how to access, select and evaluate information from a multiple of resources in various media/formats.
Detailed knowledge of automated library systems, including online periodical databases, internet resources, and computer applications such as Power Point, Excel, Publisher and Word.
Student instruction on the issue of plagiarism and how to avoid it, as well how to properly research and document sources. Librarians also work with teachers and administration to develop strategies to prevent plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty.
Instructing staff and students on how to document their sources in academically accepted formats – Modern Languages Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA) & Chicago Manual of Style (CMS).
Compiling, publishing and updating instructional guides and materials to assist students and staff with their library and documentation needs.
Orientation to library resources and services for both staff and students.
Nurturing and fostering of literacy, research, and critical thinking skills, which aid students in obtaining both academic and personal success in their lives.
Librarians also serve the school community by performing the following functions:
Helping staff and students locate and select reading materials to meet academic demands and cultivate a love of reading.
Responding to all patrons' information needs in a timely and qualified manner.
Developing a library collection that meets the needs of all scholastic levels across the curriculum.
Liaise with school administrators, teachers, and students to ensure the library is meeting the needs of each school community.
Providing input on literacy issues and trends.
Maintaining and trouble shooting the Library's computer network.
Managing a substantial budget.
Dealing with vendors and publishers.
Supervising students in the library outside of in-class hours.
Providing daily direction to clerical library staff and volunteers.
Managing and overseeing audiovisual equipment for their respective schools.