Part-time Librarian, Brooks School, North Andover, MA

Posted May 12, 2017

The part-time Librarian works 20 hours a week during the academic year (33 weeks.) Position starts in September. Hours will include Saturday mornings and other day-time hours during the week. This position reports to the Library Director and is a key employee assisting with information literacy instruction and cataloging. Other duties include assisting students, faculty, staff and community members with all library services including circulation, reference, and technology support.

Essential Functions

• Teach students, in a classroom setting, information literacy skills using a variety of methods and resources.
• Assist students/faculty/others with checking items in and out as well as helping locate resources in online catalog, library databases, and web products.
• Assist in selecting materials, print and digital, which support the curriculum and enrich the community.
• Assist Library Director with cataloging of new materials.
• Help to manage reserve items.
• Assist patrons with and troubleshoot, as needed, all library equipment and applications.
• Promote the library though traditional means as well as with social media.
• Create and update digital research guides.
• Other duties as detailed in full job description.

Qualifications

Candidate must have an MLS from an ALA accredited program (or be licensed as a school media specialist.) Prior library experience desired. Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency and comfort working with computers and emerging technologies. The candidate must genuinely enjoy working with high school aged students and be willing to work the hours associated with a boarding school setting.

The ideal candidate will have a solid working knowledge of current library operations, preferably in a school setting or in Young Adult services, as well as the vision and enthusiasm to embrace new and future trends in library services.

Physical Qualifications

• The Part-time Librarian must have the following physical qualifications:
• Ability to sit at desk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly move throughout large building.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume by May 24th to Library Director Ann Massoth at [email protected]

No phone calls.