Library Reference Assistant, Dana Hall School, Wellesley, MA
Posted July 18, 2018
Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Library Reference Assistant. 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 using the library and offering support and guidance, as needed
- 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
Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively and independently, research and reference skills or coursework, enjoy reading and working with adolescent girls, and have comfort supervising teens. Work experience in a school or library environment, experience with library management and citation software, and proficiency utilizing databases are 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.
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 work effectively 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.
This a part-time position during the academic year from late August through June. The Library Reference Assistant will work 14 hours per week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 2:15 to 9:45 p.m. and alternating Sunday evenings from noon 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.
Dana Hall seeks candidates who will contribute to and are committed to diversity and multicultural educational practices.
Candidates should submit an application with cover letter and resume through the school website: https://www.danahall.org/page/