Library Technician – Technical Services, Library for the U.S. Courts of the First Circuit, Boston, MA
Posted November 3, 2014
The 1st Circuit U.S. Courts Library provides support to the federal judges and all court personnel in the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Puerto Rico and Rhode Island. This position is located in the Boston Library.
The Library Technician provides assistance in all areas of the technical services department.
Duties include:
- Prepares purchase orders for new titles and subscription renewals
- Responsible for mail check-in and processing incoming subscription materials
- Responsible for maintenance of library collection including shelving and filing loose-leaf updates and pocket parts
- Participates in maintaining the library’s website
- Assists in staffing the circulation/reference desk as needed.
Qualifications:
- BS or BA plus one to three years general library experience; or any equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
- Experience in library technical services and working with an integrated library system
- Ability to understand and follow departmental procedures and to exercise judgment and initiative in completing various tasks.
- Aptitude for organization and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team member and independently.
- Excellent computer skills especially with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with HTML is desired.
Salary range: $40,312 – $41,103 depending upon experience
Submit cover letter and resume by November 14, 2014 to:
U.S. Courts Library for the First Circuit,
U.S. Courthouse, Suite 9400
1 Courthouse Way
Boston, MA 02210
All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The U.S. Courts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprint check.