Library Associate

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory’s Herbst Library and Information Center’s part-time Library Associate will support our school community's library use and resources. Our robust collection includes 16,000 print volumes, an eBook collection, college-level databases and a research platform housed in the largest high school library in Northern California. The ideal candidate has a fondness for libraries and working with teenagers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Experience working with adolescents
Experience keeping a quiet environment
Ability to work and collaborate with faculty
Comfortable with Google applications, Chromebooks, iPads, library databases, library catalogs, Canva
Willing to learn continually
Ability to work independently and collaboratively (brainstorm, communicate, and multi-task as an effective team member)
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and to prioritizing tasks
Knowledge of Microsoft software applications, Google Suite; databases (such as a learning management system) and internet usage.

Nice To Haves

Fondness for libraries and working with teenagers
Affinity for young adult literature
Previous experience working in a secondary or middle school
Cataloging and general library experience/coursework ideal, but not required
Master's Degree in MLS or MLIS preferred (in-progress acceptable)
Teaching credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Model for students the characteristics of a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educator
Promote SHC’s mission, philosophy and Integral Student Outcomes
Open library facility and set up devices, displays, and daily announcements every day at 7:00am and ending 1:00pm
Facilitate a quiet, welcoming, engaging environment while promoting a studious atmosphere, general order, and neatness on a consistent basis
Assist students and faculty with library catalog, online databases, Chromebooks, printers, and other learning technology
Assist with scheduling classes and meetings in the Library Catalog and process materials in a variety of formats
Create rotating creative, eye-catching, and interactive library displays
Create social media content for library displays and programming
Maintain circulation system; track overdue materials – generate notices, follow through with students, parents, and Deans when necessary
Maintain print collection as necessary: clean, repair, and shelve materials
Maintain magazine collection
Order and maintain office/cataloging/processing/book repair supplies
Assist in the preparation of digital learning resources
Assist with research, ready reference, reader’s advisory, and other daily patron services to all students, faculty, and staff
Participate in the maintenance and development of diverse, inclusive library collections
Strengthen the mission of SHC and the charisms of the Daughters of Charity and De La Salle Christian Brothers and Department of Catholic Schools through their formational programs.