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Library Clerk, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA

O’Neill Branch

L422-734

15 hours per week – initial hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00PM – 8:00 and Thursdays, 1:00PM – 6:00PM. Hours are assigned and subject to change in order to meet the needs of the department and the Library. Candidates are expected to have a flexible approach to schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS:           

High school diploma or high school equivalency required.  A bachelor’s degree or coursework beyond high school is desirable. Requires working knowledge of basic public library concepts and resources, ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately and thoroughly, competency to operate a computer terminal and audio-visual equipment, adaptability and dependability to work well in a team situation, flexibility to fill-in during scheduling emergencies and vacation periods, in addition to working a regular part-time schedule, an interest in and enthusiasm for working with the public, ability to recognize situations that require referral to the professional librarian, tact, patience, maturity.

DUTIES:

  • Performs functions related to circulation such as checkouts, check-ins, reserves, renewals, fine assessment and collection, over-dues, and patron registrations
  • Assists borrowers in locating books and materials, referring them if necessary to the professional librarian
  • Maintains the orderliness and neatness in the branch; shelves materials and reads shelves as necessary
  • May be assigned special tasks like assisting in the implementation of programs for adults and/or children, operating audio-visual equipment in the presenting of library programs
  • Performs any other duties required by the Branch manager for the good of the branch and the library system

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, CD/DVD players
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time to use computer workstations, including keyboard and visual display terminal
  • Strength to push or pull a loaded book cart which can weigh in excess of 100 pounds on level floor and up ramp, to lift or maneuver onto cart loads of up to 50 pounds, and to carry cartons of books or other materials or equipment
  • Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work
  • Time management ability to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate effectively
  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to read books and patron requests
  • Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to type and record library files, open boxes and DVDs, cover books
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to re-shelve library materials and work at public service desks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to person essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Works in assigned areas, including office areas, training rooms, various library locations, as necessary
  • Normal office exposure to noise, stress, and interruptions
  • Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep abreast of changes in profession

SALARY: $ 17.30 per hour to $20.62 per hour in five steps

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015

APPLY TO:

Please send 2 copies each of cover letter & resume

City of Cambridge

Personnel Department, Room 309

795 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02139

Fax: 617-349-4312

[email protected]