Library and Makerspace Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Oliver Wendell Holmes Library (OWHL) at Phillips Academy Andover seeks a personable, energetic, creative, and self-directed individual to join our Library and Makerspace teams. The successful candidate will staff the Welcome Desk, assist with reference and circulation questions, and support the Makerspace by helping students, faculty, and staff with creative projects and the use of Makerspace equipment and resources. This position is split between Library and Makerspace responsibilities and is a 0.3 FTE, non-exempt position.

The Library and Makerspace Assistant is an academic-year-only position with the following schedule:

• Sundays: 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Mondays: 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

As a Library Assistant, the candidate will work under the Associate Director and alongside library staff to:

• Assist with circulation responsibilities in a professional, customer-focused manner, including checking materials in and out, answering patron questions, reshelving items, and helping users locate resources.
• Provide reference and research assistance in person, by phone, and via email.
• Support afternoon and evening library activities, including student clubs and campus group meetings and events.
• Participate in department meetings and professional development activities as available.

As a Makerspace Assistant, the successful candidate will work with the Makerspace Director and Makerspace Practitioners to:

• Serve as a resource for students, faculty, and staff using Makerspace tools, equipment, and materials, providing one-on-one and small-group instruction in support of creative, co-curricular, and academic projects.
• Assist in maintaining the Makerspace by operating and troubleshooting equipment, monitoring supplies and inventory, supporting safety procedures, and completing basic administrative tasks.
• Supervise the Makerspace alongside Makerspace Practitioners on Sundays and Wednesdays, helping ensure a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for all users.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Intermediate technology skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience using Makerspace technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, CNC routers, or similar equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to develop new skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of general library experience.
• Experience with Evergreen ILS or similar library systems; familiarity with SpringShare products preferred.
• Knowledge of major academic databases.
• Experience working with teenagers and understanding their academic needs, interests, and developmental stages.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff through strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.