Long-Term Substitute Library Assistant

The Library Assistant reports to the Head Librarian and is responsible for providing general supervision and circulation desk services for a popular and widely used spot on campus. We are seeking someone who is:

• Reliable and responsible
• Organized, detail-oriented and self-directed
• Collaborative
• Empathetic and customer service oriented 
• Flexible, optimistic, patient, persevering, kind 
• Able to communicate in a supportive yet firm and consistent manner with students

This is a temporary position from August 6 - November 25. Current workday is 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a welcoming environment while providing general student support and supervision from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• Maintain rosters, take attendance and monitor study halls and homeroom/office assistants.
• Provide circulation desk services, including checking materials in and out, managing overdues, assisting students and educators with finding print and electronic materials, and maintaining records in Follett Destiny Library Manager 
• Perform collection maintenance, including shelving library materials and tidying library shelves
• Manage the physical space and perform closing tasks as required
• ​​​​​Attend school in-service and retreat days

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate with some college preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with teenagers, young adults, or children
• Familiarity with online library catalogs a plus 

SKILLS

• Proficient with Apple technology, Google Suite, library management software such as Follett Destiny
• Working knowledge of Dewey Decimal Classification system 

BEHAVIORAL JOB ATTRIBUTES

• Must support the Catholic, Holy Cross mission and philosophy of the school
• Self-directed, with proven ability to assume responsibility and work independently
• Collaborative team member who works effectively with colleagues, students and educators while demonstrating cultural proficiency and professionalism
• Flexible, optimistic, patient, persevering, kind 
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires visual acuity
• Must be able to focus on highly detailed tasks for long periods of time

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Saint Francis High School demonstrates a commitment to the continued creation of a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.