Substitute Library Assistant, Rockport Public Library, Rockport, MA

Posted July 30, 2015

One position to provide fill-in coverage for regular staff on an as-needed basis, 2-19 hours per week, $13.79 per hour

Job Availability: Immediately

Duties:

• Performs Circulation, Inter-Library Loan, Readers’ Advisory, and Reference functions, and Collection Maintenance tasks
• Assists library patrons with use of Internet and automated library catalog
• Participates in Collection Development activities, coordinating shelving, shifting, and weeding the collection; works with volunteers
• Performs library opening and closing procedures
• Performs data entry related to book ordering, adding and deleting bibliographic records
• Attends training sessions, staff meetings and regional and consortium library meetings
• Performs other duties as needed

Requirements:

• Previous library experience using automated integrated library network, personal computers, electronic databases, and the Internet preferred
• College degree preferred
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and be flexible
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Ability to work in busy customer service environment
• Good interpersonal skills, friendly manner and strong service orientation
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, procedures and follow up capabilities
• Standing, lifting bending, and stretching to retrieve or reshelve library materials

Equal opportunity / affirmative action employer

Send letter and resume to:

Cindy Grove, Library Director
Rockport Public Library
17 School Street
Rockport, MA 01966
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 978-546-6934