Part-time Assistant Librarian, Hollis Social Library, Hollis NH

Posted June 13, 2014

The Hollis Social Library has an opening for an Assistant Librarian position, working 13 hours a week.  This job requires working two evenings a week and one weekend on a 4 week rotation.  The primary areas of responsibility for this job include interlibrary loan, cataloging basics using Marc records and covering the Circulation Desk.

 

Details of this job include but are not limited to:

 

1. Working with the Youth Librarian, assisting with cataloging and processing the Juvenile and Young Adult collections.
   1. Enter library specific cataloging information on new items received from the book vendor.
   2. Review Marc records for completeness and accuracy.
   3. Process new materials including but not limited to: labeling, barcoding, covering.

 

1. Processing interlibrary loan requests.
   1. Process interlibrary loans (ILL’s) received from other libraries for patrons and book discussion groups.
   2. Process ILL’s to return to loaning libraries.  
   3. Process materials from our collection to be sent out to fulfill other libraries’ ILL requests.
   4. Check and respond to regular mail and e-mail about the library and its collections.

 

1. Work at the Circulation Desk assisting patrons, checking items in/out, issuing new library cards and taking hold requests.

 

Teamwork is very important so we will be looking for the following qualities in the next member of our team:

• Values a team environment, supports coworkers with the best interest of the library in mind.
• Willingness and interest to learn new things and share what they learn.
• Strong customer service skills and positive attitude.

 

Hourly wage above average for the Southern NH area.

 

Qualifications for this position are:   Individual must have a Bachelor’s Degree; 2 or more years’ experience working in a library; knowledge of Dewey Decimal System; familiarity with Library Management Systems and worked in a Circulation Dept; expertise processing Interlibrary Loans and Cataloging; working knowledge of MS Office Products; strong people skills; attention to detail; self-motivated; sense of humor.  Expected to work nights and weekends.  Desirable:  MLS Degree or attending school to earn degree

 

Closing Date: 6/26/2014 or when the job is filled

 

If you are interested in applying for this job, mail your resume and cover letter to:

 

Hollis Social Library

P.O. Box 659

2 Monument Square

Hollis, NH 03049

Attn: Lucinda Mazza, Director

 

If you would prefer to email your information, send it to:

[email protected]  with a subject heading of Assistant Librarian Position.