Temp School Library Associate: Reference & Cataloging

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

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.