Full-Time Library Assistant, Milton Academy, Milton, MA

Posted December 4, 2015

The Cox Library of Milton Academy seeks a full-time Library Assistant who will become part of the Library Department Team. This staff position will report to the Director of the Cox Library and assist the other librarians in their work.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Carry out specialized and routine clerical tasks such as data entry, preparing reports, ordering materials and supplies, and answering the telephone, providing advice and directing calls.
• Assist in locating desired materials in local and other accessible collections and answer student and faculty questions.
• Encourage the appropriate use of library facilities.
• Help establish and maintain a high customer service performance standard.
• Maintain the library collection by cataloguing and processing all new acquisitions, deaccessioning materials and performing inventory.
• Perform circulation desk duties including checking collection materials in and out, placing items on reserve and answering patron account questions.
• Work with the librarians to develop displays and assist with library programs.
• Prepare statistical and other reports regarding library operations and use, including the annual report.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s Degree. School library, public library or related information services experience and prior computer training on, and experience with, specialized programs is preferred.

Apply online at http://milton.edu/about/careers-at-milton/apply-for-a-position/.