Library Assistant/ Children’s Room, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, S. Hamilton MA

Posted December 16, 2013

Duties/Description: The Hamilton-Wenham Public Library is seeking a year-round library assistant to work in the children’s room and at the circulation desk. Candidate must be reliable, flexible and have excellent customer service skills. Candidate must be available to work at least two Saturdays per month and one or two evenings per week. Candidate will assist in the children’s room with reading programs, reader’s advisory, reference and homework help. Assist with and also lead story hours. Assist in creating promotional materials and craft activities. Assist with collection development and maintenance and use social media to promote library services and programs. The position will also include providing a full-range of circulation duties.

Qualifications: Must enjoy working with children and be dedicated to providing quality library services to the public. Degree from an accredited four-year college required. Coursework in library science, preferred. One or more years of relevant experience within a public library system and experience with elementary school children preferred. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills, the
ability to use library equipment, online catalogs (experience with Evergreen a plus), knowledge of Microsoft Office, and familiarity with e-books, e-readers and electronic library resources. Basic knowledge of HTML and social media. Must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patrons of all ages, volunteers, community partners, colleagues and supervisors. Must have ability to work independently, and as part of a team, be flexible and adapt to a fast-paced work environment. Candidate must be accurate and attentive to detail.

Salary: $12.79-$13.50 per hour

Send: To apply, send a resume and cover letter to: Jan Dempsey, Director, Hamilton-Wenham Public
Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton, MA 01982, or e-mail [email protected]