Middle School Library Assistant, Gilman School, Baltimore, MD
Gilman School -
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Baltimore, MD,
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Middle School Library Assistant
Date Posted: 2024-05-31
Job description
Job Details
Level Experienced
Job Location Gilman School - Baltimore, MD
Position Type Full Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Job Category Education
POSITION TITLE: Middle School Library Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Library
SUPERVISOR: Middle School Librarian
STATUS: Full-Time (August - June)
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
HOURS OF WORK: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Essential
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Walter Lord Library is the heart of the Middle School and serves as the premiere place for research instruction and support, as well as book recommendations. The Middle School community relies on the Library team to provide a wide range of support, inspiration, enrichment activities, and programming. Working with the Librarian, the Library Assistant will maintain a vibrant and welcoming space for students and support the Library's mission to empower students to be critical thinkers, effective and ethical users and producers of ideas and information, and lifelong readers and learners. The Library program strives to help develop men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programming:
Organize calendars related to Library programs
Craft and send the Library daily and weekly communications
Assist in planning the Book Fair
Assist with special projects, programs, and clubs
Oversee the Black-Eyed Susan Award Reading Program
Reading and Research Instruction:
Assist students and teachers with reader's advisory and circulation
Locate, check out, and make available all items across libraries
Create and manage subject resource lists using the Library catalog
Assist with the MS Supplementary Reading Program
Library Space Responsibilities:
Monitor and help Middle School students and faculty while using the library, including early morning access to the library and afternoon study hall
Create material displays and educational bulletin boards
Maintain an organized and tidy workroom and library
Move book carts and cushions for programming
Collection Management Responsibilities:
Check-in, shelve items; process new books, examine materials, and withdraw or repair as needed
Assist in maintaining an organized and up-to-date catalog and circulation system
Dust, straighten, and pull shelved books forward regularly
Track student and faculty book recommendations and create material order lists
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree
Technology experience: Library catalog systems, Google products, database management, graphic design software, and web searching
Self-starter with initiative and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to handle multiple projects at once
Team player
Attention to detail
Previous library experience in a PK-12 school setting preferred