Library Assistant

St. David’s School; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David’s School is seeking a Library Assistant to support the Head of Library Services, fostering a welcoming space that encourages reading, reflection, and collaborative conversation.

You will help students and staff, maintain the collection, and implement library programming. The role involves guiding students in finding books, cataloging new titles, teaching library skills, and creating signs and displays.

Qualifications

• Teach library curriculum and skills to students and staff.
• Conduct library orientation for students, faculty and staff.
• Support the academic program by collaborating with faculty to plan project-based instruction.
• Provide reference services to students.
• Train library volunteers and student assistants.
• Assist in cataloging and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Teach library curriculum and skills.
• Conduct library orientation for students, faculty and staff.
• Support the academic program by collaborating with faculty to plan project-based instruction.
• Assist in training library volunteers and student library assistants.
• Create a joyful, inviting, and orderly environment for study, reflection, and collaboration.
• Assist with cataloging using MARC format and circulation using the automated library system.
• Assist with annual library inventory.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Library Services.

Skills

Teaching library skills

Reference services

Collaboration with faculty

Training volunteers

Cataloging

Library operations

Tools

MARC format

Automated library system

Job description

The role of the Library Assistant is to support and assist the Head of Library Services in creating a welcoming environment that encourages students and faculty to experience the joy of reading, reflection, and collaborative conversation. The Library Assistant helps to maintain the library and its collection by assisting students and staff, and implementing library programming as directed. Specific tasks are variable and can include helping students in their search for appropriate books, cataloging new books, teaching library curriculum and skills, and the creation of signs and book displays. The Library Assistant also supports library events including book fairs, author visits and other library programming.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

INSTRUCTION

• Teach library curriculum and skills - including instruction in the use of library materials, technology and electronic resources;


• Conduct library orientation for students, faculty, and staff;


• Support the academic program and curriculum by collaborating with faculty to plan project-based instruction, suggest supplemental resources for teachers, and provide reference services to students;


• Assist in training library volunteers and student library assistants.

LIBRARY OPERATIONS

• Create and prioritize a joyful, inviting, and orderly environment for study, reflection, and collaboration;


• Assist with the operation of the library facility, its physical collection, digital subscriptions, and other resources;


• Assist with check in/out of books and help students and faculty locate appropriate books and resources;


• Assist faculty desiring to schedule library time for their class(es);


• Assist in collection development, maintenance, and deselection;


• Assist with cataloging using MARC format and circulation using the automated library system;


• Assist with annual library inventory;


• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Library Services.

\"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.\" Romans 8:28