Middle School Library Assistant

Middle School Library Assistant

Department:Middle School
Location:Washington, DC

Position Start Date:2023/2024 School Year

Status:Part-Time

Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker day school with campuses in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD seeks a part-time Middle School Library Assistant for its DC campus.

The Library Assistant assists the Middle School Librarian in all operations of the Middle School Library, including: helping students and faculty access resources and information; maintaining the library catalog using the current digital circulation system; ordering and processing book acquisition; maintaining circulation records; facilitating inter-library loans; managing the library budget; conducting inventory; and helping the head Librarian as needed.

Experience in an elementary or middle school library and a bachelor's degree, preferably in Library Science or a related field, are strongly preferred. An appreciation for the School's commitment to academic and personal excellence, Quaker values and the prizing of diversity and environmental stewardship is essential.

This is a benefits-eligible, part-time (60%) position. The hours may vary slightly each day but would generally fall between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

This position starts August 2023. Applicants should upload a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via our on-line application.