Senior Substitute/Main Library Children’s Department, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge MA
Posted July 19, 2013
Senior Substitute/Main Library Children’s Department
Cambridge Public Library
Positions #L422-702, #L422-706, L422-717
15hrs per week
Position L422-702 schedule: Mondays 8:30am – 5:00pm; Tuesdays 10am-2pm @ the O’Connell Branch; Fridays 1:30pm-5:00pm
Position L422-706 schedule: Wednesdays 2:30pm -7:00pm; Thursdays 9am-12 Noon; Fridays 8:30pm-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Position L422-717 schedule: Mondays 9:00 – 3:00pm (lunch 11:30 – 12pm); Wednesdays 9:00 – 3:00pm (lunch 11:30 – 12pm); Saturdays 11:00am – 3:00pm
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or high school equivalency required. A bachelor’s degree or coursework beyond high school is desirable.
Requires working knowledge of basic public library concepts and resources, competency to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly, competency to operate a computer terminal, adaptability and dependability to work well in a team situation, flexibility to fill in during scheduling emergencies and vacation periods, ability to recognize situations that require referral to the full time staff, an interest in and enthusiasm for working with the public, tact, patience, maturity, friendliness.
DUTIES:
- Shelves materials
- Maintains orderliness and neatness in the department and reads shelves as necessary
- Assists children and care givers in locating materials, referring them if necessary to the full time staff
- Performs functions related to circulation control
- May assist in planning and implementation of programs for adults and children
- Operates various equipment in the presentation of library programs
- Any other duties required by the Manager of Youth Services.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to person essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, CD/DVD players
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time to use computer workstations, including keyboard and visual display terminal
- Strength to push or pull a loaded book cart which can weigh in excess of 100 pounds on level floor and up ramp, to lift or maneuver onto cart loads of up to 50 pounds, and to carry cartons of books
- Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work
- Time management ability to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permit effective communication
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to permit employee to read books and patron requests
- Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to type and record library files
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to re-shelve library materials and work at public service desks
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in assigned areas, including office areas, training rooms, various library locations, as necessary
- Normal office exposure to noise, stress, and interruptions
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep abreast of changes in profession
RATE: $ 15.97 per hour to $19.06 per hour in five steps
DEADLINE: August 6, 2013
APPLY TO:
City of Cambridge
Personnel Department, Room 309
795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Please send 2 copies each of cover letter & resume
Fax: 617-349-4312