Pre-Professional Librarian or Library Assistant Job at The Winsor School, Boston, MA

YTBYMDB3L01EaFV2WWtUQnVlOE1VNHcxM2c9PQ==
  • The Winsor School
  • Boston, MA

Job Description


Founded in 1886, The Winsor School is an independent girls’ school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Research area, our students benefit from the school's long standing commitment to providing a superior education for girls, inspirational and dedicated faculty, and a diverse and talented community. Winsor strives to consciously create an environment of respect and inclusion and to support ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic diversity among all the constituencies of the School. Winsor supports this commitment through its more inclusive curriculum, success addressing a range of learning styles, the availability of a wide array of diversity efforts and programs, and by participating in the greater Boston community.




Reports to: Library Director

The Winsor School is an independent day school for academically promising and motivated girls in grades five through twelve. Our diverse, vibrant community values intellectual curiosity, authentic engagement, and personal integrity and prepares young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world. Winsor strives to create an environment of respect and inclusion. 

The School seeks a part-time pre-professional librarian or library assistant. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, flexibility, and dependability, as well as have strong multi-tasking and self-starter skills. Experience working with 5th-12th graders, experience in libraries, or interest in librarianship as a career is highly desirable. The candidate should be comfortable working in a bustling library environment. 

This is a 10-month position for 16-19 hours per week. It will begin in late August 2024. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, visit and submit an application for employment. 

The Winsor School will begin reviewing applications in mid- to late-April. 

This position’s duties include:

  • operating the circulation desk,

  • supervising students in the library and enforcing library policies, as well as providing library coverage when the librarians are not on site,

  • processing new books and repairing book damages,

  • paying library bills and maintaining bill records, together with the director who oversees the budget,

  • collection maintenance, including weeding out-of-date library materials, inventory, and shelving books,

  • ordering and maintaining a stock of library supplies,

  • performing other library-related duties as assigned by the director.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree,

  • demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work,

  • computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and library databases.

Skills: 

  • a genuine commitment to building relationships with students and colleagues,

  • strong organizational skills and attention to detail,

  • the ability to work independently,

  • excellent oral and written communication skills,

  • the ability to work collaboratively,

  • a good sense of humor.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.

Job Tags

Part time,

Similar Jobs

InfoStretch Corporation

.Net Architect Job at InfoStretch Corporation

 ...services, a dedication to solving clients toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four... 

Destination Knot

Virtual Scheduling Assistant | Entry Level | Travel Job at Destination Knot

 ...Scheduling Assistant must be passionate about creating memorable experiences and the endless opportunities it brings to bridge history,...  ...industry!Job Description: Arrange Cruise, Resorts, and Travel for vacations, honeymoons, weddings and more Determine customer... 

Granite School District

Granite School District Job at Granite School District

 ...Description Granite School District, located in Salt Lake County, Utah, operates 60 elementary schools, 15 junior high schools, 9 high schools, 8 specialty schools, as well as other special programs. With 67,730 students, Granite is the third largest district in Utah... 

Tailwind Group, Inc.

Community Assistant Job at Tailwind Group, Inc.

 ...affecting a positive change in their respective communities. Attracting and retaining the most...  ...for providing high-quality customer service and dedication to our current and future...  ...residents and administrative support to the office staff, take pride in the property, and... 

Reveille Technologies

Change manager Job at Reveille Technologies

 ...Job Description: Skills : Ensure approval of changes through a formal process Backup systems, applications and data and periodically test backup restoration as requested by the business owner Employers have access to artificial intelligence language...