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Temporary Senior Substitute, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted February 24, 2016

Position #X426

Full Time Temporary working approximately 37.5 hour per week through June, 2016.

Schedule will vary with hours between 8:30AM and 9:00 PM, Monday – Saturday. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position will provide coverage in the Adult Services department. Therefore a candidate who currently holds or is working towards a Masters in Library Sciences will be strongly preferred.

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency required.  A Bachelor’s degree or coursework beyond the high school level is desirable. Library experience is strongly preferred.
  • 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.

DUTIES:

  • Provides substitute coverage mostly at the Main Library Question & Answer and Information Commons desks, but also for all departments and branches of the library as needed
  • Provides information service to the public in person, on the telephone, and by electronic means
  • 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

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

RATE: $ 15.04 per hour (rate effective 3/1/16)

DEADLINE: March 9, 2016 by 5pm

APPLY TO:       

City of Cambridge

Personnel Department, Room 309

795 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02139

Please e-mail 2 copies each of cover letter & resume to [email protected] or fax to 617-349-4312

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