Library Aide

Job Description LIBRARY AIDE

Contract Period:
Academic-year position (10 months), 40 hours/week, non-exempt

Supervisor:
Director of Library and Media Services

Qualifications:

Experience supervising and supporting high school students, with a genuine enthusiasm for adolescent development and a commitment to creating a supportive, student-focused atmosphere; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; excellent attention to detail; desire to learn detailed library procedures; ability to use computers. Bilingual abilities are a plus. Art/design, crafts, and makerspace experience are a plus. Experience in library sciences, an equivalent associate’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Pinkerton Library Aide’s most important role is to support the library program. Library Aides work directly with students and Pinkerton community members, where they engage and support library users in academic and personal pursuits. The development of this culture allows students to make connections, foster a sense of belonging, and enhance their personal learning. Library Aides should be welcoming, patient, and reliable facilitators of the library space.

Fostering a positive and supportive environment is essential to the academic and social-emotional development of our students.

As a member of a department and the school community, a Pinkerton Library Aide must display a collaborative attitude. Library Aide’s participation in the creation of a positive atmosphere in the school community reinforces learning as a lifelong activity. The modeling of Pinkerton’s goals of courtesy, respect, and responsibility can be demonstrated through our relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Pinkerton Academy asks all its employees to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism in all situations, whether they are actively instructing, performing professional duties, or representing the Academy in another capacity. Pinkerton Academy employees are dedicated to showing respect for others, their opinions, and their assignments. All employees need to demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and an ongoing commitment to their professional duties and growth, their students, and the Pinkerton community.

Policies and procedures can be found in the Employee Handbook.

• Maintain a welcoming, safe space for a diverse group of students utilizing our resources.
• Supervise the library during assigned blocks and as needed.
• Assist in supervising the students and library areas to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for the school.
• Assist in working with students on makerspace projects and hands‑on learning activities, including using tools, electronics, and craft supplies.
• Assist students and their technology needs.
• Provide reader’s advisory service, research assistance, and computer troubleshooting for staff and students.
• Assist in planning and publicizing library activities with a focus on assisting with promoting diverse programming and resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the director of library and media services.

• Assist in all aspects of managing the library materials, including but not limited to daily shelving,
• circulation, dusting, and other events such as annual inventory.
• Shelve books and organize book stacks.
• Assist and support in circulation and record keeping (ILL, overdues, additional material requests).
• Assist in aspects of book processing, including cataloging, book covering, and weeding projects.
• Maintain inventory of library supplies, games, crafts, etc.
• Assist in book repair.

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Walk within the library and/or media center and between buildings.
• Stand for up to 45 to 80 minutes.
• Lift up to 25 pounds regularly.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. These may change at any time with or without notice.