Intermittent Senior Substitute, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge MA
Posted September 29, 2013
Intermittent Senior Substitute/Cambridge Public Library
Position #X426
Average 10 to15 hrs per week
Includes evenings & Saturdays
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s Degree or coursework beyond high school is desirable. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Flexibility to fill-in during scheduling emergencies and vacation periods
- Working knowledge of basic library concepts and resources
- Competency to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly
- Competency to operate a computer terminal and to multi-task while doing so
- Adaptability and dependability to work well in a team situation
- Ability to recognize situations that require referral to other staff
- An interest in and enthusiasm for working with the public
- Display friendliness, tact, patience and maturity
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- 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
- 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
DUTIES:
- Provides coverage for public service areas as needed at branches and main library
- Performs functions related to circulation control: checkout, check-ins, inquiries, renewals, reserves, data entry, assessing and collecting fines, answering telephone
- Shelves materials and reads shelves
- Assists borrowers in locating books and materials, referring them as appropriate to other staff
- Assists users with public computers as necessary
- Other tasks may be assigned for the good of the Library operations
SALARY: $14.51 per hour
DEADLINE: 10/15/13
APPLY TO: City of Cambridge