Librarian; Replacement), Noble and Greenough School Putnam Library; Dedham

Dates:
January 4, 2027–June 11, 2027

Reports to:

Co-Director of the Putnam Library Emily Tragert

Position Summary This full-time, semester-long position offers the opportunity to join a vibrant school library department and support the library program through reference work, research instruction, programming, collection management, and other library projects.

• Staff the reference desk and assist patrons with circulation, reference, research, and readers’ advisory requests.
• Plan and staff library programming for students and employees, including book clubs, crafts, and other project- or community-based activities.
• As a part of the library’s robust research program, teach research skills and assist student research, and meet individually with students.
• Perform cataloging and collection management tasks and projects, including cataloging new additions to the collection, editing older catalog records, weeding, and managing interlibrary loan requests.
• Design library book displays.
• Perform library opening and closing tasks.
• Monitor student behavior and enforce library rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. People of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, religious minorities, and members of other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Please note that Nobles does offer campus housing as a benefit for some positions, but availability is extremely limited and not guaranteed.

• A master’s degree in library science or at least two years of full-time work in a library is required.
• Knowledge of library systems and procedures, including cataloging, circulation, readers’ advisory, and reference work.
• Research instruction experience preferred.
• Experience working with young people or in a school environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Commitment to customer service, connection, and community.
• Commitment to the ethical and responsible use of information.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Availability to close the library at 4:30 p.m. several days per week.

Temporary

MLS/Masters

$30,000.00- $45,000.00/January - June 2027