Librarian, (Temporary Leave Replacement), Noble and Greenough School Putnam Library (Dedham)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus housing (limited availability)

Job summary

Noble and Greenough School in Dedham is seeking a Librarian for a temporary leave replacement at the Putnam Library. The position runs January 4, 2027–June 11, 2027 and includes reference work, research instruction, programming, and collection management.

The role requires MLS or at least two years of library experience, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and availability to close the library at 4:30 p.m. several days per week. Housing may be available in limited cases.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Reference desk

Research instruction

Readers’ advisory

Patron service

Collaboration

Education

MLS/Masters in Library Science

Two years of full-time library experience

Tools

Library catalog systems

Job description

Librarian, (Temporary Leave Replacement), Noble and Greenough School Putnam Library (Dedham)

Dates: January 4, 2027–June 11, 2027

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

Position Summary 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.

Essential Duties & 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Full/Part Time

Temporary

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$30,000.00- $45,000.00/January - June 2027