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Library Information

Notable Libraries: Outstanding Local and National Library Collections

• Fairfax County Public Library
• Library of Congress
  • Teaching with Primary Resources (formerly Adventure of the American Mind) NEW!
• New York Public Library

 

Library Vacancies for the 2013-14 School Year

• For information on how to apply for these and other teaching positions in Fairfax County Public Schools visit the Human Resources page.
• Librarian applicants, please contact Library Information Services to arrange a content interview:  703-916-6968.

Current Vacancies
Elementary School Librarian
Fort Hunt ES Pine Springs ES Stratford Landing ES Clermont ES Kings Glen ES Glen Forest ES, two librarian positions McNair ES Hunters Woods ES(second librarian) Mantua ES
Middle School Librarian
Liberty MS, Head Librarian Longfellow MS, Head Librarian South County MS Lanier MS Rachel Carson MS
High School Librarian
Falls Church HS Westfield HS Quander Road HS (.5 librarian position) McLean HS
Secondary School Librarian
Library Information Services
Library Media Assistant (clerical)

 

Why Flexible Scheduling?

Research clearly demonstrates that when a flexible library schedule is used, there is: 

• More collaborative teaching and instructional programs that utilize inquiry and problem-based learning.
• More engaging and educationally rich learning activities for students.
• More frequent student visits to the library.

Fixed schedules where students visit the library at a predetermined time are often preferred by principals, teachers and librarians.  However, research is clear that information skills are better taught and retained longer when a flexible schedule is utilized. 

Below are links to resources for flexible scheduling.  These resources include the AASL Position Statement on Flexible Scheduling, some of the research that documents the benefits of flexible scheduling, and resources for school library media specialists implementing a flexible schedule.

Research Documenting the Benefits of Flexible Scheduling

• Capitalizing on the School Library's Potential to Positively Affect Student Achievement
  • By Gary Hartzell for the White House Conference on School Libraries
• Findings from the Evaluation of the National Library Power Program
  • An initiative of the DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund
•  School Library Media Specialists' Perceptions of Practice and Importance of Roles Described in Information Power
  • By Anne McCracken in School Library Media Research

  Resources for Implementing a Flexible Schedule

• Library Instruction in K12 Schools
  • By Lisa Denton in Virginia Tech Digital Library and Archives
• Inquiry Learning through Librarian-Teacher Partnerships. 
  • By Violet Harada and Joan M. Yoshina, published by Linworth (2004) ISBN: 1586831348
• Making Flexible Access and Flexible Scheduling Work
  • By Karen Browne Ohlrich, published by Libraries Unlimited (2001) ISBN: 1563088584
• Standards-Based Integrated Library. 
  • By Donna Miller, published by Linworth (2004) ISBN: 1586831755