Senior Substitute, Central Square Branch, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge MA
Posted March 18, 2014
Cambridge Public Library
Senior Substitute – Central Square Branch
#L422-716
15 hours per week
initial schedule: every week Monday 1 to 6 and Tuesday 4 to 9;
plus week one Thursday 10 to 3; plus week two and week three Saturday 9:30 to 2:30
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, ability to interact effectively with the library’s computers and automated system, ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately and thoroughly, flexibility to fill-in during scheduling emergencies and vacation periods, in addition to working a regular part-time schedule, ability to recognize situations that require referral to the professional librarian, tact, patience, maturity
DUTIES:
- Performs functions related to circulation such as checkouts, check-ins, reserves, renewals, fine assessment and collection, over-dues, and patron registrations
- Assists borrowers in locating books and materials, referring them if necessary to the professional librarian
- Assists with basic computer trouble-shooting
- Maintains the orderliness and neatness in the branch; shelves materials and reads shelves as necessary
- May be assigned special tasks like assisting in the planning and implementation of programs for adults and/or children, operating audio-visual equipment in the presenting of library programs
- Performs any other duties required by the Branch manager for the good of the branch and the library system
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
- Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data or things
- 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
SALARY:
APPLY TO:
Please send 2 copies each of cover letter & resume
City of Cambridge
Personnel Department, Room 309
795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Fax: 617-349-4312
Deadline: March 26, 2014