Library Assistant I, Roxbury Community College, Boston MA

Posted September 2, 2013

Library Assistant I FY14-04
Part-Time (AFSCME) Position-26 hours per week with benefits

Salary- will be determined according to the procedures and guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement, for Grade 10, Step I- approximately a weekly salary of $406.38

Work Schedule: 26 hours per week, from 4 PM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday and 8:30 AM to 3 PM on Saturday.

Application Deadline: September 12, 2013 -5 PM

General Description of Duties
Aids in the maintenance, preparation, distribution and lending of library books and other materials. Charges, renews and discharges library materials. Aids library users in locating and using materials. Monitors the borrowing of materials. Verifies the proper location of library materials.

Essential Duties:
1. Charges, renews and discharges library materials being borrowed using automated systems to record the disposition of library materials.
2. Aids library users by responding to inquiries and providing information concerning materials that best match users’ interests and needs, library rules and procedures and library facilities. Suggests and explains the proper methods of locating and using materials to facilitate patrons’ use of the library.
3. Monitors the borrowing of library materials by determining the eligibility of borrowers and by contacting library users for the return of books and materials.
4. Verifies proper location of books and other library materials by searching the library for misplaced items; by retrieving books as requested; and by placing books and other library materials in their proper location to facilitate use and accountability of library materials.
5. Aids in the maintenance and preparation of library materials.
6. Checks in and maintains the proper organization of serials.
7. Performs related duties.

Qualifications:
All Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States

1. Skill in typing.
2. Ability to gather information by examining records and documents.
3. Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
5. Ability to deal tactfully with others.
6. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
8. Ability to maintain accurate records.
9. Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.

Date of Employment: September 23, 2013

Annualized Salary Rate: $21,131.76/ the salary is determined by the Guidelines and the salary structures of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (AFSCME) for the Grade 10/Step I

Application Procedures:
Deadline for application: We accept applications until 5 PM on Thursday September 12, 2013.

To Apply:
Send your resume, a letter of interest, and three names for references, to:

Roxbury Community College
Human Resources Office
1234 Columbus Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 617-541-5365
Telephone: 617-541-5378

For more information you may visit us at www.rcc.mass.edu or www.rcc.mass.edu/hr to find out more about employment at Roxbury Community College.