Library Assistant (Part-Time)

We call ourselves The Pride:

Founded in 1907, Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys college preparatory school located in Pawling, New York (60 miles north of NYC). We’re proud of each other and the goals we are working toward, independently and collectively. Our students are from all across the nation and the world. We are a community that values and inspires leaders, friends, athletes, and global citizens.

Gardiner Library and Learning Commons supports the mission of the School by providing a resource center where students can work alone or together; learn research, digital citizenship, and critical thinking skills; and read from a collection of publications that reflects the needs and diversity of our community. The Makerspace, which is the hub of design thinking on campus, is used by classes to facilitate project-based learning and student clubs to create and ideate.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, Trinity-Pawling School is seeking a part-time Learning Commons Coordinator to work 20-25 hours/week when school is in session.

How You Will Help the School:

With support from the Director of the Gardiner Learning Commons and the Learning Commons Coordinator, you will foster a space that is vibrant, welcoming, and conducive to deep thought, authentic inquiry, and collaboration.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain library systems and inventory in an organized way, including maintaining the Follett database of books and materials
• Assist students and faculty with finding information, with circulation activities, including checking out and returning library materials, and resolving issues
• Help to maintain the database of photos (Vidigami) by uploading and organizing pictures. Ensure photos are organized and available for use by the community
• Support the planning and execution of creative library programs & displays
• Maintain the space to ensure the library is conducive to active and participatory learning.
• Assist students with general research and technical support
• Preserve the past and allow others to discover it by helping to organize, research, and manage the collection of historical records in the archives
• Support the Health & Wellness Center by transporting students to off-campus appointments as needed
• Promote the interest of students by being a good role model, establishing and reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging students’ autonomy and independence, and acting in a transparent manner.
• Perform other duties as may be required

You will be good at your job if you love reading and you can support the evolving role of a 21st-century Learning Commons and you have the following skills:

• Customer Service focus and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

As well as the demonstrated ability to:

• work collaboratively to build relationships throughout the organization
• use technology to support the activities in the library
• understand and comply with copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property and assist students and faculty with the understanding and observance of the same
• adhere to policies, procedures, and instructions
• report to work on time and as scheduled
• possess a valid driver’s license
• meet the physical demands which include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

When transporting students off campus to and from doctor appointments, hospitals, or other medical facilities:

• Provide transportation with the utmost concern for student safety and strict adherence to motor vehicle laws
• Provide care and support for students en route to the doctor’s office
• Respect & understand the confidentiality of student information and compliance with HIPPA
• Assist students with the completion of paperwork. Communicate and relay information to the doctor and nurses present at the appointment
• Update the Health Center with any necessary information pertaining to the visit and follow-up care
• Complete accurate documentation of driving records and submit them to the Business office in an organized & timely manner
• Comply with School policy and adhere to all governmental regulations regarding the care of students and minor children.

The hourly rate for this position is $20/hour. This hourly rate represents our good-faith estimate for this position. We consider additional factors such as education, experience, skills as well as the needs of the School at the time of the offer. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a background & fingerprint check, reference check and pre-employment screening as applicable.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22