Library Reference Assistant, Dana Hall School, Wellesley, MA
Posted July 11, 2016
Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Library Reference Assistant. Successful candidates will be creative, curious, and detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and accurate record-keeping skills, as well as have a strong work ethic and an ability to effectively work and multi-task in an active school environment. Candidates should be comfortable with rapidly changing technologies and have experience providing library services to young people.
The individual in this position will be accountable for:
- Assisting the library staff to support the smooth operation of the library and its programs
- Supervising students visiting the library and offering support and guidance to them, as necessary
- Supervising on-duty student employees
- Overseeing and processing library overdue notices
- Managing periodical and video collection (processing, ordering, weeding)
- Managing course reserves, recent acquisitions, and holds
- Conducting formal and informal reference interviews with students
- Coordinating interior displays with library staff and faculty
This a part-time position during the academic year from late August through June. The Library Office Assistant will work 14 hours per week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 2:15 to 9:45 p.m. and alternating Sunday evenings from from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Several additional shifts for professional development, training, school events, and holidays are anticipated. The Library Reference Assistant reports to the Library Director.
Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively and independently, research and reference skills or coursework, as well as have experience supervising or working with adolescent girls. Work experience in a school or library environment, experience with library management and citation software, and proficiency utilizing databases is preferred. Other requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Apps, as well as experience using Apple products and social media applications. Candidates must be able to remain seated for extended periods of time, as well as lift and move product up to 60 lbs.
Candidates may apply through the school website: http://www.danahall.org/about-us/Job_Opportunities/index.aspx