Pre-Professional Library Assistant (Part-time), Keefe Library, (Boston, MA)

Posted September 5, 2024

Job Summary:
Boston Latin School is seeking an individual to work in the Keefe Library part-time in the
afternoons during the 2024-2025 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 atmosphere after school is busy with 150
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).

Details:
Hours: Monday-Thursday 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Pay: $18/hour

General Responsibilities:
● Supervise students with the librarian on duty
● Create book displays
● 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 2024

How To Apply

Contact: Deeth Ellis, Head Librarian, Boston Latin School
[email protected]