Librarian, (Temporary Leave Replacement)

Noble and Greenough School; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus housing (limited)

Job summary

Nobles is seeking a full-time, semester-long Library Assistant to support the Putnam Library in Dedham, MA from January 4 to June 11, 2027, with duties across reference, research, programming, and collection management.

The role involves staffing the desk, assisting patrons, planning student and staff programming, teaching research skills, cataloging and weeding, designing displays, and enforcing library rules. Housing may be available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science or at least two years of full-time work in a library required.
• Knowledge of library systems and procedures, including cataloging, circulation, readers’ advisory, and reference work.
• Research instruction experience preferred.
• Experience working with young people or in a school environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Commitment to customer service, connection, and community.
• Commitment to the ethical and responsible use of information.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Availability to close the library at 4:30 p.m. several days per week

Responsibilities

• Staff the reference desk and assist patrons with circulation, reference, research, and readers’ advisory requests.
• Plan and staff library programming for students and employees, including book clubs, crafts, and other project- or community-based activities.
• As a part of the library’s robust research program, teach research skills and assist student research, and meet individually with students.
• Perform cataloging and collection management tasks and projects, including cataloging new additions to the collection, editing older catalog records, weeding, 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.

Job description

• Base Pay $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Temp FT

Description

Dates: January 4, 2027–June 11, 2027

Reports to: Co-Director of the Putnam Library Emily Tragert

This full-time, semester-long position offers the opportunity to join a vibrant school library department and support the library program through reference work, research instruction, programming, collection management, and other library projects.

Staff the reference desk and assist patrons with circulation, reference, research, and readers’ advisory requests.

Plan and staff library programming for students and employees, including book clubs, crafts, and other project- or community-based activities.

As a part of the library’s robust research program, teach research skills and assist student research, and meet individually with students.

Perform cataloging and collection management tasks and projects, including cataloging new additions to the collection, editing older catalog records, weeding, 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.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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: $30,000 - $45,000 from January - June 2027, based on experience

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

A master’s degree in library science or at least two years of full-time work in a library is required.

Knowledge of library systems and procedures, including cataloging, circulation, readers’ advisory, and reference work.

Research instruction experience preferred.

Experience working with young people or in a school environment.

Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Commitment to customer service, connection, and community.

Commitment to the ethical and responsible use of information.

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Availability to close the library at 4:30 p.m. several days per week

Summary

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.