Library Assistant, Fenway High School Library, Boston, MA
Posted September 3, 2021
Description:
Role: The Library Assistant manages the busy school library during the after school period, which means everything from helping with homework, to managing the volume of the room, to troubleshooting computer issues. This is a perfect opportunity for current MLIS students interested in any branch of libraries.
Responsibilities Include:
- Staffing the library when the teacher-librarian is not present
- Assisting students/staff with readers advisory and finding materials
- Assisting students with database/technology questions
- Managing the circulation of books and other materials
- Shelving books
- Keeping the library clean and orderly
Qualifications:
- Desire to work with teens
- Passion for reading/talking about books, bonus for YA literature knowledge
- Ability to be part of a team
- Experience working in an urban environment is preferred but not necessary
Pay: $15 per hour
Hours: 12 hours per week,Mon & Wed 3pm-5pm; Tues & Thurs 2-5pm; Fri 1-3pm. These hours could be split between two people or all go to one person. Additional hours may be available to cover for librarian absences. Hours are also subject to change due to covid-regulations – we are hopeful for a normal school year but will need to ask for flexibility.
Start Date: Ideally the week of September 13, or as soon as possible after that
About our School: This is a bustling library at a high school in Mission Hill, serving a diverse population of students and staff. The library is a short walk from the Roxbury Crossing stop on the Orange Line. Learn more about Fenway High at our website: http://fenwayhs.org and the library at http://library.fenwayhs.org
How to Apply:
Please email your resume and letter of interest to:
Bonnie McBride
Teacher-Librarian
Fenway High School
Position open until filled.