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Part-Time Library Assistant, Fontbonne Academy, Milton MA

Posted January 24, 2014

Part-time:   25  hrs/wk, 11:00 – 4:00 p.m., Friday 11-3:00, during the school year. Fontbonne Academy is a college preparatory high school for young women, located adjacent to Boston in Milton, MA, just off Rte. 3. We are currently in the first year of a one-to-one iPad program.

Position Description:

 

Fontbonne Academy is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to staff the reference desk, perform catalog and circulation functions and help students achieve competency in research/library skills. This is a 25 hr/wk position, open immediately.

 

  • Staffs the reference/circulation desk; supervises students during free periods and after school to provide a welcoming and productive learning environment.

 

  • Through one-on-one consultation, blogs, displays and online research aids, assists students in developing skills for research projects.

 

  • Catalogs new materials, provides circulation services, performs other duties as needed.

 

  • Coordinates with Fontbonne development staff to provide library content for This Week at Fontbonne, an electronic publication.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree with coursework for Masters of Library Science. Fluid in database, Web 2.0, information retrieval and other modern library skills. Interest in working with and supervising students. Ability to assume responsibilities for the Library in the absence of the Director. Understanding of an environment that espouses an ethic of service to the community.  Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. 

 

Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] . Include “Library Assistant” in the subject line.