Mercersburg Academy is a private, college-prep boarding school located in south-central Pennsylvania, about 90 minutes from the Baltimore/Washington DC metro area. The school’s mission and core values guide our vision and direction. At Mercersburg, we value diversity and believe in cultivating a safe community where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves.

Job Classification:

Full-Time (1560 hours), Academic Year, Non-Exempt, Staff, Benefits Eligible

Reports To:

Director of Library Services

Summary

Position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Library and performing varied duties in acquisition, circulation and technical services.

The Library Assistant is scheduled to work during the academic day including at least two afternoons a week , as well as one evening per week and one weekend per month while school is in session.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing assigned circulation and reference desk duties;
• Providing technical services such as accessioning and processing all library materials;
• Preparing overdue notices and lists;
• Organizing and managing the bindery order process;
• Participating in the weeding process by removing items from the collection and assisting as needed;
• Ordering and maintaining a stock of library supplies,
• Assisting with library interns in the afternoons
• Conducting an annual inventory of the collection;
• Maintaining a record of gift books and endowed purchases;
• Processing interlibrary loan requests from internal and external patrons in a timely manner;
• Participating in the collection development process;
• Delivering information literacy modules developed by the Director or Assistant Director;
• Providing quality reference and instructional services to all patrons;
• Ensuring that materials are shelved within a reasonable timeframe, and that the shelving is accurately done;
• Assisting in promoting the Library, its services, and collections to the school community;
• Participating in the creation of meaningful and engaging displays in the library on a rotating basis;
• Enforcing the general policies of the School and the Library;
• Advising the Director of Library Services in establishing, reevaluating, and implementing policies and procedures;
• Performing any other duties or special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience working with adolescents and relates well to both adults and students
• Collaborative
• Organized
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills

Physical Demands:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Work is performed mostly in an indoor/office environment where the noise level is quiet.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; may occasionally lift up 20 lbs.; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate office machinery, specifically a computer and keyboard.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction to be able to see close, distance, and to focus.
• Auditory: Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to talk and hear by telephone and in person.

Mercersburg Academy offers a competitive Total Compensation package with perks:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account Employer Contributions
• Paid Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability
• Education Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, employer match contributions of 11% to a minimum 5% employee contribution.
• One meal offered during shift

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Associates Degree required; BA/BS degree preferred, or relevant experience will be considered.

Preferred: Prior experience in library or school settings, comfort with technology, including automated systems, Internet resources, and various personal computer and mobile applications; familiarity with an academic or boarding school setting.