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School Library Assistant - Middletown, RI

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, August 18, 2008
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Job Title: Library Assistant (Part-time)

The Library Assistant is responsible for assisting students, faculty and staff with circulation and reference services at the Nathaniel P. Hill Library at St. George’s School in Middletown, RI. This is a 9 month position (18 hours/week) starting the week of September 15th and ending the week of June 1st each year and does not include benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contributes to the day to day operations of the Nathaniel P. Hill Library program
  
• Promotes effective use of print and electronic library resources to the St. George’s community
  
• Processes new books and magazines
  
• Assists with processing of interlibrary loan requests
  
• Collaborates with other library personnel on special projects including the creation and maintenance of LibGuides and collection development and maintenance projects
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. candidate from an ALA-accredited program
  
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of automated circulation systems, electronic databases, and web-based resources
  
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a busy environment and, at the same time, be able to work independently
  
• Outstanding organizational, written and communication skills
  
• Desire to learn new things
  
• Be an enthusiastic advocate for the library and have an interest in promoting literacy
  
• Commitment to customer service including a demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students and faculty, staff and community members
  
• Willingness to embrace the challenges of working in a boarding school environment
  
• Ability to work afternoons and some evenings and weekend hours
  
• Candidate must pass a nationwide criminal record check
  
• Mustt be able to lift 40 lbs.
  
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
  

Send resume to Colleen Karpovitz by email:
colleen_karpovitz@stgeorges.edu

or fax 401-842-6774

or mail to:
St. George’s School
Human Resources Dept.
P.O. Box 1910
Newport, RI 02840

For questions, call tel. 401-842-6780

Web site: www.stgeorges.edu