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Temporary Intermittent Senior Substitute, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted November 17, 2015

Position # X426

Average 10 to 15 hrs/wk (may be required to work additional hours during busy times) May include evening & Saturday hours. Shifts & total hours will vary week to week. This position is temporary working through February, 2016.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:             

  • Provides substitute coverage for all departments and branches of the library as needed
  • Performs functions related to circulation:  check-outs, check-ins, reserves, renewals, fine assessment and collection, over dues, and similar related tasks
  • Assists borrowers in locating books and materials and, when necessary, refers them to other staff members
  • Shelves materials and reads shelves as needed
  • Performs other duties required for the good of the library 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency required.  A Bachelor’s degree or coursework beyond the high school level is desirable. Library experience is desirable.
  • Flexibility to fill-in during scheduling emergencies and vacation periods
  • Working knowledge of basic public library concepts and resources
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly
  • Ability to recognize situations that require referral to full time staff
  • Tact. Patience. Maturity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities to permit effective communication. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to permit employee to read books and patron requests. Sufficient manual dexterity to permit the employee to type and record library files. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to permit 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: $14.95 per hour

DEADLINE: November 30, 2015           

Applicants submit both your resume and letter of interest by 5pm on the closing date via email to [email protected] or to  Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA  02139. Fax 617-349-4312.

THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOUARGE TO APPLY.

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