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Temporary part-time Library Assistant, Whitinsville School Library, Northbridge, MA

Posted May 13, 2016

Position Information:

The Town of Northbridge seeks candidates for a TEMPORARY part-time Library Assistant at the Whitinsville Social Library from June 6-August 26. The available shifts are Mondays from 10-3, Tuesdays from 10-3 and every other Friday from 1-6.

Primarily responsible for direct customer service work with customers, checking materials in and out & creating new cards, promoting library services, and helping patrons with self-service options including:

  • Managing their library account
  • Checking out books with self-check system
  • Self-registering for events
  • Downloading ebooks and other downloadable material. 

Must be able to work with all people in the community, especially children and teens. Candidate must be able to perform & prioritize tasks and increase output without losing accuracy. The work is fast-paced and detailed.

Performs Library Page tasks (shelving books, pulling books, shelf-reading) in the absence of a Library Page.

Pay range is $12.03-$14.62 per  hour in 5 steps.  College students are welcome.  

Required Qualifications:

  • H.S. Diploma and 6 months experience in customer-facing position.  
  • Energetic
  • 2 years of computer experience
  • Experience with downloadable media & devices
  • Experience with personal computers, Internet/browsers & printers
  • Ability to understand alpha-numeric organizational schemes
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for up to 8 hours, repeatedly bend and stoop to reach shelves, and work under very noisy conditions for up to 1 hour. 

Preferred Qualification

  • Own a Tablet/Smartphone
  • Reads for enjoyment
  • Regular Public Library patron

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit completed Town of Northbridge employment application to:

Jennifer Woodward
Library Director
Whitinsville Social Library,
17 Church St, Whitinsville, MA 01588.
Or email [email protected]

Applications can be picked up at the library or downloaded at   http://tinyurl.com/zwbn8x7

Deadline is Thu, May 26, 2016.

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