Details
Posted: 03-Mar-22
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Library/Media Specialist
Brentwood School inspires every student to:
Think critically and creatively.
Act ethically.
Shape a future with meaning.
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Upper School Library Administrative Assistant
Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full-time, twelve-month, Administrative Assistant to work in the active and dynamic Upper School library beginning July, 2022. A bachelor’s degree and previous library experience (school, college, or public library) are preferred.
It is expected that a successful candidate would:
- Assist with the circulation of books/textbooks/other materials
- Assist students and faculty in library use, including research help and reader’s advisory
- Assist with creative library displays and programming
- Assist with library data management and collection
- Troubleshoot minor technology issues
- Supervise students in the library/effectively redirecting students when necessary from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Order and maintain library and office supplies
- Enjoy working with Upper School students
- Engage with and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
- Assist with various clerical tasks for the Upper School office
- Engage in professional and personal development and commit to growth in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
- Perform additional duties as requested and participate in the life of the school
In addition, a candidate should possess the following qualities and attributes:
- Experience with library management software, or a demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately learn new technology systems
- Confidence as a problem solver
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Flexibility and a strong work ethic
- Commitment to professional growth and to high professional standards
- Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competency skills
- Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Awareness of literature that young adults enjoy
Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to:
Elisabeth Abarbanel
Upper School Librarian
100 S. Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
eabarbanel@bwscampus.com