Upper School Library Assistant/Cataloger 23-24 (Temporary)

Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.

Employment Opportunity: We are currently seeking anUpper School Library Assistant/Cataloger to begin early January 2023. The Library Assistant works closely with the Upper School Librarian, supporting students and teachers, and ensuring that the Library is a welcoming place for all. This position requires a degree of independence and initiative and a willingness to actively support a busy, community space.

Status: Full-time non-exempt during the academic year.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Duration: January- June 2024 (possibility of extension)

Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00/hour

Context and Philosophy:

Friends School of Baltimore was founded in 1784. By setting high standards of excellence for a diverse and caring community, Friends School seeks to develop in each student the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and creative strengths to make a positive contribution to the world.

The faculty and staff of Friends support the mission of the School through their commitment to a collaborative work environment, to which they contribute joy, passion, sense of humor, organization, and flexibility. Regardless of position, Friends School employees interact with students and colleagues in a respectful and warm manner.

In addition to a commitment to the fundamental ideals of Quaker education, Friends School staff members are expected to model and foster the habits of mind, which we believe are essential to an outstanding 21st century education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide daily oversight of the Upper School library
• Supervise and assist students
• Check out materials and equipment
• Provide support for equipment, including: iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, copier, printers, and AV equipment, when necessary.
• Perform original and copy cataloging and adapt online records for all three divisional libraries
• Shelve books when they are returned
• Recommend books and answer reference questions for students and teachers
• Perform clerical duties (related to ordering books and periodicals and purchase suggestions)
• Process new books (including dressing, adding spine labels and barcodes)
• Run circulation related reports and maintain statistical records
• Support inventory and weeding processes
• Oversee the Upper School Birthday Books program
• Work in tandem with the Business Office to assist with book rental distribution
• Secure the library space at the end of the day
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in a School Library, or other relevant library or classroom experience
• Interest in and experience working with Upper School-aged students
• Flexibility and a willingness to collaborate
• Responsiveness and good communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively multitask in a busy library
• Familiarity with Chromebooks/iOS/Windows devices
• Experience with G Suite
• Experience using spreadsheets
• Familiarity with Alexandria or other library automation software

Bachelor's degree required; experience preferred

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the school website. A search committee will review candidate information and then will contact those candidates they are interested in having a conversation with about the position.

Questions about the position may be submitted to Jennifer Robinson, Director of Academic Technology and Libraries.

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, age, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.