Library Assistant I, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Framingham, MA
Posted March 3, 2015
Position Summary:
Performs duties in connection with circulation, interlibrary loan, collection maintenance, patron assistance, and other basic library functions. Charge, renew and discharge library books and materials; aid library users in locating and using materials; and perform related work as required. Aids in the maintenance, preparation, distribution and lending of library books and other materials. Hours are evenings and weekends.
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;
- Schedule or log the use of audio-visual, computer or other equipment;
- Conduct searches of materials to determine which are in print, on order or in stock before ordering and updates 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 library materials in the proper locations;
- Assist and instruct users in the operations of copiers, microfilm/microfiche reader/printers, microcomputers, CD-ROM and any additional equipment;
- 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.;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently;
- Availability to work evening and weekend hours;
- Knowledge of Windows 2007 and the Microsoft suite of applications;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and telephone skills;
- Must be committee to the mission of the community college;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with professional, non-professional, and student personnel;
- Previous library circulation desk experience preferred;
- Familiarity with Innovative’s Millennium Library System preferred.
Salary: $13.95 per hour
Schedule: Evening and weekends hours; however, assigned hours will vary as needed, not to exceed 18 hours per week
Source of Funding: Locally funded
To Apply: Please complete our online application. Include letter of interest, resume, and list of 3 professional references with contact information.
Deadline: March 13, 2015, or until filled.
Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.