Part time Reference and Student Support Librarian

About the role

The Oliver Wendell Holmes Library at Phillips Academy Andover seeks a personable, energetic, creative, and self-directed individual to join our library team. The successful candidate will staff the Welcome Desk and provide research and circulation assistance to the Phillips Academy community. Additionally, this member of our team will assist with supporting student clubs in the evening.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Welcome Desk and provide research and circulation assistance to the Phillips Academy community.
• Aid in supporting student clubs in the evening.
• Carry out all evening activities at the Welcome Desk in an effective, customer-oriented, and professional manner.
• Provide reference and research assistance (in person, on the phone, and via email).
• Create online guides designed to enhance the use and understanding of the OWHL’s collections.
• Participate in professional development activities, workshops, and trainings when possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in one of the following disciplines from an accredited institution: library and/or information science, education, history, or social science.
• Ability to communicate about current information and emerging technologies.
• Current experience in providing reference services and conducting one-on-one consultative reference interviews.
• Knowledge of major databases used in an academic environment.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with teens and an understanding of their mindset and interests.
• One to two years of developing and teaching effective library instruction sessions and curricula.
• Experience using Evergreen ILS and SpringShare products.