St. Mark’s School Library Assistant (Temporary)- Southborough, MA
Posted October 12, 2021
Description:
Perform a variety of functions in a high school library to assist the librarian in the operation of the library including maintaining and monitoring library space and resources and assisting students, staff, and faculty in the full use of library services.
This is a temporary position that will start in October 2021 and end June 17, 2022.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 1:30pm – 9:30pm, Friday 9am-5pm
Responsibilities:
- Assist students, faculty, and staff in locating and using library resources
- Maintain an organized and welcoming facility that helps students become independent users of the library
- Assist students, faculty, and staff in the operation of instructional technology equipment
- Work collaboratively with librarian to maintain library collection, resources, supplies, equipment and space
- Actively supervise students in the library during the day and evening study hall
- In coordination with the librarian, staff circulation desk and help triage students seeking support from the technology department
- Shelve books, journals, DVDs, etc. and perform minor book repair
- Performs routine book maintenance and processing, including applying barcode and spine labels and covering books
- Assist in functions necessary for the operation of the automated library system, i.e., the circulation process
- Cultivate a welcoming, supporting, and inclusive library environment for students, staff, and faculty
- Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the school librarian or the Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Passion for working with high school students and a diverse school community
- Proficiency with various technologies including PC and Apple platforms, Microsoft applications, and web-based applications
- Positive attitude, strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and in a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Physical demands for job-related tasks:
- Frequent physical effort is required for such activities as carrying books (20-30 lbs.), bending, stretching, grasping, etc. to retrieve library materials
- Able to view computer screens for extended time periods.
How to apply:
Interested applicants may send a cover letter and their resume to [email protected].