Share Email Opening Title Library Collections & User Services Associate p/t  EOE Statement The George School community—rooted in Quaker values and composed of global citizens—is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. The school does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to be a community where people with vastly different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are united in their mutual respect for one another and the pursuit of a common good. This belief is reflected in the school’s motto, “Mind the Light.”   Description The Collections & User Services Associate is an integral part of the library staff and works closely with the other staff members, students, and faculty. The Collections & User Services Associate supports the work of the Librarian and the Director of Library Services by assisting in all areas of collection management, including print monograph acquisitions, cataloging, materials processing, and stacks maintenance. The Collections & User Services Associate also co-coordinates library circulation and access services. As a public-facing staff member, the Collections & User Services Associate maintains a visible presence in the library, greeting visitors at the desk, responding to users’ information needs and requests in a friendly and helpful manner, and encouraging positive student behavior in the space. The person in this position will be assigned regularly scheduled shifts during the day and may be asked to work additional hours when the library is open during the day and/or evening, if needed. The position is part-time and for the school year.   Position Requirements Associate degree or higher preferred Understanding of the basic principles of information organization and retrieval systems Interest in libraries and their role in a community Proficiency with computers and the use of web-based applications Service orientation Strong attention to detail Ability to communicate in a kind but direct manner Patience, open-mindedness, and a love of adolescents with a strong belief that they are all inherently good Willingness to work at a computer for long periods of time Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to neatly process library materials Ability to retrieve and reshelve books located on high and low stacks and move heavy boxes   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Position Library Collections & User Services Associate   Close Date   About the Organization Founded in 1893 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), George School, a rigorous all gender boarding and day school for grades nine through twelve, educates students from more than nineteen states, forty-three foreign countries, and a variety of ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. Through its commitment to diversity and the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and peacemaking, George School inspires students to be led by their own truths while respecting and appreciating opinions and beliefs different from their own. George School was one of the first schools in the United States to implement an International Baccalaureate diploma program.   Hiring Manager None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://GeorgeSchool.appone.com Follow us

 

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