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Sunday PT Library Assistant I, MassBay Community College, Wellesley Hills, MA

Posted December 10, 2014

Position Title: Sunday PT Library Assistant I

Department: Library Services

Reports to: Director of Learning Services or designee

Date: December 2014

Position Summary

Part-time position (4 hours per week at the Wellesley Hills Campus.) This position performs duties in connection with circulation, interlibrary loan, collection maintenance, patron assistance and other basic library functions. This includes charging, renewing and discharging library books and materials; aiding library users in locating and using materials; and performing related work as required. Will aid in the maintenance, preparation, distribution and lending of library books and other materials. Hours are Sundays from 11:00AM to 3PM. May be asked to cover evening and weekend shifts on occasion.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Charge, renew and discharge library materials using automated systems to record the disposition of library materials;
  • Maintain records and statistics of circulation and other daily activities;
  • Assist library users by responding to inquiries and providing information concerning materials that best match users’ interests and needs, library and college rules and procedures, and library facilities;
  • Provide patron assistance by answering directional questions and explaining the arrangement and proper use of the library;
  • Conduct searches of materials to determine which are in print, on order or in stock before ordering and update various records, files, etc. to reflect such findings;
  • Monitor the borrowing of library materials by determining the eligibility of borrowers and by contacting library users for the return of books and materials;
  • Verify proper location of books and other library materials by searching the library for misplaced items; by retrieving books as requested; and by placing books and other materials in the proper locations;
  • Assist and instruct users in the operations of copiers, microfilm/microfiche reader/printers, computers and any additional equipment;
  • Perform bibliographic searches for faculty and for other purposes;
  • Participate in in-service training to enhance and upgrade computer skills;
  • May provide clerical and data entry support to library automation project;
  • Provide work direction, as needed, to new employees, work-study students, etc.;
  • Assist with the processing of course evaluations;
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Previous library circulation desk experience preferred;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Ability to work evening and weekend hours;
  • Working knowledge of MicroSoft Office Suite and Outlook;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills;
  • Familiarity with Innovative Interface’s Sierra Library System is a plus

Working Hours: Part-time position, 4 hours per week. Sundays from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.

Salary Range: $13.95 per hour

Source of Funding: Local funding

To Apply: Please complete our online application by visiting http://massbay.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=55540. Please include a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Deadline: December 19, 2014 or thereafter until filled. Individuals invited for interview will be expected to provide references.  Finalist candidates must provide official transcripts and/or certifications.

Massachusetts Bay Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any inquiries or complaints concerning compliance with the regulations implementing Title IV, Title VII, Title IX, Age Discrimination Act of 1975 or Section 504, may contact Robin Nelson-Bailey at 781-239-3000 ext. 3171 who is the College coordinator for those statutes.  Inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C., 20202, or the Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region One, Boston, MA  02109.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

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