Library Manager

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Pinehurst is a thriving independent school with 1100+ students. Our library is a central part of our learning culture, and we’re looking for someone who will champion its role in student success and wellbeing.

Overview

Pinehurst School is seeking a passionate and dynamic Library Manager to lead one of our most valued resources – our School Library. This is a unique opportunity to foster a love of reading, support inquiry-based learning, and create a vibrant hub for students, staff, and the wider Pinehurst community. The Library Manager will oversee the daily operations of the library, manage a small team, and ensure the library remains a welcoming, innovative, and well-utilised space. You’ll be instrumental in promoting literacy, supporting curriculum needs, and integrating digital resources into learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Library Leadership & Management : Oversee daily library operations and maintain a warm, inclusive environment.
• Library Systems : Manage library systems including Access.it and ensure accurate cataloguing and reporting.
• Staff Supervision : Supervise two library staff and a team of student librarians.
• Resource & Budget Management : Administer the library budget and lead resource selection and purchasing.
• Digital Resources : Maintain and promote digital platforms including eBooks and Epic databases.
• Student & Staff Engagement : Support students in discovering books they love and using library resources effectively.
• Curriculum Collaboration : Collaborate with teachers to integrate research skills into the curriculum and act as a consultant for curriculum development and resource support.
• Promotion & Events : Organise and promote events such as Book Week and exhibitions; maintain library communications via School Box and Access.it; report termly on library usage and development.

What We’re Looking For

Please contact Christine Canfield, if you have any questions or for a pre-application visit to the school. If you wish to apply, please do so through the vacancy link.

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