Pre-Professional Library Assistant (Part-time), Harry V. Keefe ‘39 Library, Boston Latin School, Boston, MA
Posted September 8, 2021
Description:
Job Summary:
Boston Latin School is seeking an individual to work in the Keefe Library part-time in the
afternoons during the 2021-2022 school year. This is a pre-professional position that will
give the candidate an opportunity to be part of a team with two full-time librarians in a
lively, exciting school library program. The candidate would work Monday-Thursday
1:30-4:00 p.m. The atmosphere after school is busy with 150-200 students daily doing
homework, meeting with clubs, filming, researching and more. We have a team of
student volunteers each afternoon who help with basic desk duties such as book
checkout, loaning textbooks, etc. The candidate should be a self starter who is
comfortable with supervising large groups and talking with students to get to know them.
Other library-related tasks might include creating book displays, helping with specific
collection development tasks, supervising equipment loaning, as well as some special
projects.
Boston Latin School is a grade 7-12 exam school and is the largest of all Boston Public
Schools. Our diverse student body of 2400 young adults come from all neighborhoods
in Boston.
*This position is funded by the Boston Latin School Association (BLSA).
General Responsibilities:
● Supervise students
● Create book displays
● Supervise loaning equipment in library
● Use digital platform LibGuide as well as specific digital content platforms such
EBSCO Discovery
● Work with student clubs as needed
● Strong communication, interpersonal, technology, and customer service skills
● Knowledge of Google Apps for Education
● Starts September 2021.
How to apply:
Contact: Deeth Ellis, Head Librarian, Boston Latin School