Library Assistant Intern

Job Summary 

OLP seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative individual to serve in an academic year internship position as Library Assistant for the duration of this 2025-2026 academic year. The Library Assistant Intern is considered an integral part of the library team, working directly with the Head Librarian. Candidates for this position should have a sincere passion for working with students with a growth mindset and commitment to continual learning. In addition to supporting students and faculty with their teaching/learning needs, we are looking for an individual that will foster a love of reading across campus. Experience working in a library is a plus but not required. 

Mission and Philosophy of Academy of Our Lady of Peace 

Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.” 

OLP is the oldest remaining, single-gender, all girls’ Catholic school in San Diego. We welcome 750 young women to our campus forming a diverse educational community that strives to educate students to the needs of society. As a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school, OLP places a strong emphasis on 21st-century learning skills across the curriculum. The professional culture at OLP is committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) 

    ? Curate and manage themed library displays 

? Develop library marketing materials such as flyers and digital newsletters to promote library events, services and resources.

? Work alongside the Head Librarian to support curricular needs across all disciplines 

? Assist patrons in navigating the library's digital and print resources 

? Help plan, promote, and facilitate library events such as film screenings, guest speaker visits, reading groups, and more.

? Assist Head Librarian in collection development activities, including procuring and cataloging new materials, conducting inventories of the collection, and weeding the existing collection.

? Shelve print materials 

? Create interactive digital content for the library’s social media account, including virtual book tours, book recommendations, video tutorials, or digital resource highlights.

? Prepare overdue reports as well distribute overdue notices on a weekly basis.

? Assist with the maintenance of the library’s online resource hub. 

? Troubleshoot issues with printer and PC/Mac devices that may arise 

? Monitor student behavior and enforce policies for the use of the library 

? Able to work with frequent interruptions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

? Support and manage the Spirit Store alongside the Marketing Team

? Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Librarian 

Qualifications: 

? Bachelor’s degree; MLS/MLIS candidates encouraged to apply

? Strong communication and organizational skills 

? Some experience working with 14-18 year olds. 

? Comfortable and skilled at working with computers 

? Previous library experience preferred 

Classification: 

The position of Library Assistant Intern is a part-time up to 20 hours/week classified, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of pay between $18.00 - $22.00 depending upon experience and degrees. This is a school year based internship position operating within the August to May timeframe. Library Assistant Intern reports to the Head Librarian and Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction.