Pre-Professional Library Assistant (Part-time), Harry V. Keefe ‘39 Library, Boston Latin School (Boston, MA)
Posted September 3, 2025
Job Summary:
Boston Latin School is seeking an individual to work in the Keefe Library part-time in the afternoons during the 2025-2026 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 students 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 interacting 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 1:00-4:00 p.m. (with opportunities to add some hours over the school year)
Pay: $20/hour
General Responsibilities:
- Supervise students with the librarian on duty
- Create book displays
- Use the Keefe Library website and resources as needed
- Work with student clubs as needed
- Strong communication, interpersonal, technology, and customer service skills
- Knowledge of Google Apps for Education
Starts September 2025
How to Apply:
Contact: Deeth Ellis, Head Librarian, Boston Latin School [email protected]