Middle School Library Assistant, Part-time, Buckingham Browne & Nichols, Cambridge MA
Posted April 14, 2014
Position Available: Middle School Library Assistant, Part-time
Supervisor: Library Director
Date Posted: April 2014 Date Available: August 2014
Department: Middle School Library
Contact Information:
Questions about this position should be emailed to: [email protected] – (Please, no phone calls/e-mails to Head’s office and/or HR.)
Job Summary:
BB&N seeks a flexible, energetic, part-time library assistant who is comfortable in a middle school setting and familiar with libraries. Under the supervision of the library director, the assistant provides clerical and administrative support. Tasks include ordering supplies and books, processing new books, and assisting with circulation, maintaining online library catalog, website and databases as well as monitoring/assisting study hall classes. The assistant helps create displays and provides support as needed for library-based programs such as favorite book surveys, spring author visits and read a thons and helps students with their reading and research needs. The schedule for this 14-hour per week position is somewhat flexible.
The Library assistant will also:
- Work collaboratively with faculty;
- Encourage an atmosphere that is welcoming to students and conducive to study;
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
About BB&N:
BB&N, a coeducational day school in Cambridge, MA, was established in 1974 by the merger of two independent schools, the Buckingham School and the Browne & Nichols School, founded respectively in 1889 and 1883. Located on three separate campuses, we work as one School in pursuit of excellence. We celebrate the diversity of our community, which enriches our daily experience. At BB&N we foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep concern and respect for others.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have education beyond high school, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Library experience and/or training are highly desirable. Interest in books and online resources a plus.
In addition, the Library Assistant will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- The ability to work independently
- Enjoyment of working with students in an educational community
- Good organizational skills
To Apply: Please visit the employment opportunities page at www.bbns.org or click http://www.bbns.org/page.cfm?p=519 to complete your online application.