Senior Library Assistant, Newton Free Library, Newton, MA

Posted January 5, 2015

Position Title: Senior Library Assistant

Department: Library

Location: 330 Homer Street

Salary Range: $34,885.16 – $45,392.84

Grade: S04, AFSCME, Local 3092

Department Head: Philip E. McNulty, Director

Closing Date: January 16, 2015

The Newton Free Library is the busiest single library location in Massachusetts and delivers a wide array of programming to the Newton Community, with 42,362 program attendees in 2013. We are in the early stages of re-imagining library services, organization and facilities to meet the needs of the community for the coming decades. We have already introduced 3D Printing and a series of STEAM based creation/maker programs. We seek an active, energetic, and customer service oriented person to join our circulation department team.

This is an opportunity for an individual with a positive attitude who enjoys interacting with the public and thrives in an ever changing fast paced environment. Serve at the busy main circulation desk and audiovisual desk. Perform a variety of office tasks and circulation duties as assigned or needed including checking material in and out, answering phones, processing items on-hold for patrons, unpacking and organizing deliveries from our library network and answering basic information questions. Candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills, strong organizational skills, have the ability to pay attention to detail and easily prioritize tasks.

Qualifications: Bachelors and up to one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Broad knowledge of library science, circulation services and the operation of equipment such as personal computers and computer software.  Requires good communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to interact effectively and tactfully with general public, perform detailed tasks accurately and efficiently.  Must be able to regularly lift, reach, and push 40 lbs.

Individuals interested in the above position should submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to [email protected] by 1/16/15. Please put the job title in the subject line. City of Newton application may be found in the Human Resources section of the City web site. 

The City of Newton is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.