15 hour Senior Substitute, Main Library Circulation, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge MA
Posted March 25, 2014
Cambridge Public Library
15 hour Senior Substitute – Main Library Circulation
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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:
- Performs functions related to circulation control: checkouts, check-ins, inquiries, renewals, reserves, data entry, assesses and collects fines
- Answers and routes telephone calls
- Registers borrowers and issues library cards
- Processes deliveries – moving and unloading bins and checking-in items
- Directs patrons to appropriate service areas
- Shelves materials
- Assists in additional service areas as needed
- Any other duties required by the Manager of Borrower Services for the good of the department and the library
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 to permit effective communication
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to permit employee to read books and patron requests
- Sufficient manual dexterity to permit the employee to type and record library files
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to permit the employee to re-shelve library materials and work at public service desks
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to person essential functions.
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: $ 15.97 per hour to $19.06 per hour in five steps
DEADLINE: April 10, 2014 by 5:00pm
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