Library Assistant

Job summary

Under the direction of the Middle School / Upper School Librarian, manage the operation of a school library and maintain a variety of instructional materials and technologies.  Perform other related duties as assigned.

Major responsibilities

Develop and celebrate community wellness across the disciplines and divisions of Chadwick School.

• Manage the library space and the students in the library, often at times when the librarian is not present
• Support the librarian as assigned in various aspects of student management and librarianship, such as checking in books, re-shelving, mending books, creating exhibits, scheduling library use, and keeping records
• Use technology as appropriate for library management
• Assist Librarian in collection development activities, including but not limited to conducting inventories of collection, and weeding existing collection
• Assist with the processing of new materials
• Troubleshoot issues with printers that may arise
• Monitor student behavior and use of the Library
• Able to work with frequent interruptions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Librarian

Required Assessment:  TB               Clearances:  Livescan Background check

Education, experience and skill requirements

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred qualifications

• Previous library experience preferred
• Experience working with students in grades 7-12

Required skills and dispositions

• Pleasant and helpful demeanor; enjoyment of working with students
• Ability to independently manage the behavior of large groups spread across different areas of the library
• Collaborative and flexible approach to the role
• Strong communication skills
• High levels of organization and reliability
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral, written, or electronic instructions, and to complete assignments independently
• Professional confidentiality, for example about students’ reading choices
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment, including immediate and appropriate responses in an emergency without supervision