Middle School Library Assistant

POSITION TITLE:               Middle School Library Assistant

DEPARTMENT:                    Library

SUPERVISOR:                      Middle School Librarian

STATUS:                                 Full-Time (August - June)

FLSA:                                     Non-Exempt (Hourly)

HOURS OF WORK:             7:30 AM-4:00 PM 

CLASSIFICATION:              Non-Essential

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Walter Lord Library is the heart of the Middle School and serves as the premiere place for research instruction and support, as well as book recommendations. The Middle School community relies on the Library team to provide a wide range of support, inspiration, enrichment activities, and programming. Working with the Librarian, the Library Assistant will maintain a vibrant and welcoming space for students and support the Library’s mission to empower students to be critical thinkers, effective and ethical users and producers of ideas and information, and lifelong readers and learners. The Library program strives to help develop men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programming:

• Organize calendars related to Library programs

• Craft and send the Library daily and weekly communications

• Assist in planning the Book Fair 

• Assist with special projects, programs, and clubs

• Oversee the Black-Eyed Susan Award Reading Program

Reading and Research Instruction:

• Assist students and teachers with reader’s advisory and circulation
• Locate, check out, and make available all items across libraries
• Create and manage subject resource lists using the Library catalog
• Assist with the MS Supplementary Reading Program

Library Space Responsibilities:

• Monitor and help Middle School students and faculty while using the library, including early morning access to the library and afternoon study hall

• Create material displays and educational bulletin boards

• Maintain an organized and tidy workroom and library

• Move book carts and cushions for programming

Collection Management Responsibilities:

• Check-in, shelve items; process new books, examine materials, and withdraw or repair as needed

• Assist in maintaining an organized and up-to-date catalog and circulation system

• Dust, straighten, and pull shelved books forward regularly 

• Track student and faculty book recommendations and create material order lists

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree

• Technology experience: Library catalog systems, Google products, database management, graphic design software, and web searching

• Self-starter with initiative and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects at once

• Team player

• Attention to detail

• Previous library experience in a PK-12 school setting preferred