Library Assistant (Temporary/Part-time), Noble and Greenough Schools, (Dedham, MA)

Posted December 4, 2025

About Noble and Greenough School (Nobles)

Nobles is a day and five-day boarding school for students in grades 7–12 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Since 1866, Nobles has empowered students to embrace the moment and prepare for the future. The community is grounded in the values of curiosity, respect, playfulness, generosity, and belonging, guided by our mission to forge human connections, inspire lifelong discovery, and unlock the potential to do good.

Meaningful and enduring connections among students, faculty, and staff are at the core of who we are. We cultivate a community that balances academic excellence with student well-being, values diversity and inclusion, and expands access so that every individual can thrive.

We seek candidates who are dedicated to supporting young people and to pursuing their own professional growth.

Nobles seeks multifaceted educators who will contribute significantly to the life of the school in at least one non-academic area (e.g., athletics, community service, admission, or performing arts) outside of the responsibilities of this position.

Position Summary

The part-time library assistant will join a vibrant library department and support the library program through student supervision, cataloging, and other library projects. This three-month position offers an excellent opportunity to experience school library work and to learn about the aspects that make a school library run smoothly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Staff the reference desk and assist patrons with circulation, reference, research, and readers’ advisory requests.
Assist with planning and staffing library programming for students and employees.
Assist with print collection management, including book processing, shelving, shifting, and weeding.
Assist with cataloging tasks and projects, including cataloging new additions to the collection, editing older catalog records, and managing interlibrary loan requests.
Design library book displays.
Perform library opening and closing tasks.
Monitor student behavior and enforce library rules.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Library experience and/or enrollment in a library science master’s degree program is required
Strong organizational skills and an effective ability to collaborate
Experience with and/or interest in working with students and adults in a school environment
Some knowledge of library systems and procedures, including cataloging, circulation, readers’ advisory, and reference work
Commitment to customer service, connection, and community
Ability to lift 25 pounds and navigate stairs
Availability to open the library at 7:30 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m., several days per week

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. To apply, please complete the online application and upload a resume at this link.

People of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, religious minorities, and members of other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Please note that Nobles does offer campus housing as a benefit for some positions, but availability is extremely limited and not guaranteed.

Pay Range: $20–$25 hourly, based on experience

How to Apply

To apply for this position see the link here: https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6206986.careers?CareersSearch=&InFrameset=1&HostedBy=www.nobles.edu&lang=en-US