Intermittent Senior Substitute, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted March 22, 2016

Average 10 to 15 hrs/wk (may be required to work additional hours during busy times) between the hours of 8:30 am – 9:00pm Monday – Saturday. Shifts & total hours will vary week to week. Candidates must be available for evenings (4pm-9pm) and must have flexibility in availability in the summer.

QUALIFICATIONS:           

• High school diploma or high school equivalency required.  A bachelor’s degree or coursework beyond high school is desirable. 
• 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

DUTIES:

• 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 

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

DEADLINE:      March 31, 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