Library Assistant

The Williston Northampton School is seeking a library assistant beginning on/about  September 1, 2026, to support students and faculty in grades 7-12 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Current library students, recent library school graduates, or individuals with demonstrated work/volunteer experience in public or school libraries are invited to apply.

Reporting to the Library Director, the Library Assistant will help ensure the library is a welcoming, service-oriented place. This employee will help oversee a two-story library space that is often bustling with students. This individual will have the opportunity to assist with collection development, library instruction, and other projects of interest.

This position will be 15-20 hours a week typically made up of three 5-hour daytime afternoon shifts, one evening shift 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm and at least 1 Sunday night shift 7:00 pm-10:00 pm per month.  The primary responsibilities will include collaborating with teachers to support assignments that require library or research time; provide reference services to students and faculty; assist patrons with technological needs; help with circulation and book shelving; respond promptly to emails during school hours. Additional responsibilities based on interest and knowledge level may include creating library displays; examining catalog records with an eye towards equity and inclusion (diversity audit), Copy Cataloging; book processing; updating assignment guides on the LibGuides platform; researching other school libraries and their best practices; creating content for tutorials; other duties as assigned.

The qualified candidate should have: current or completed enrollment in an MLS program and/or previous experience working in a public or school library; experience working with young adults; ability to establish effective and collaborative working relationships with students and colleagues; appropriate technology skills to accomplish job responsibilities; strong organizational and time management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; must be able to work intuitively and independently. Must have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally required and school required background checks including the state mandated CORI, Criminal Offender Record Information, SORI, Sex Offender Record Information, and fingerprint based criminal background check.

Interested/qualified candidates may reply with cover letter and resume to MattieByrd McHold, Library Director at the link provided.  Non-smoking campus. EOE