Children’s Services Library Assistant, Brookline Public Library, Brookline, MA

Posted September 15, 2016

15-18 hours per week

JOB CONTROLS Reports to Supervisor of Children’s Services.

DUTIES

• Ability to work patiently and politely with the public and the ability to communicate library policies and procedures effectively is required. 
• Works at a public service desk, and performs a variety of administrative and support work relating to processing and shelving of library materials; charging and discharging books; and all circulation functions. 
• Helps children and families locate materials and information, use electronic resources and public computers, and conduct story hours or other programs.
• Must be available on Fridays, and some evenings and weekends, including summer Saturdays/Sundays.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma, one year experience working with the public preferred. Working knowledge of personal computers is required. Knowledge of children’s literature is helpful. Strong interest in providing good customer service to both children and adults. Tasks require the ability to exert light to medium physical effort, which may involve some bending, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling and transporting objects and materials of moderate weight (30-50 pounds) as well as traversing the library facility.

SALARY $17.29/hour

Apply to [email protected] or to Human Resources, 333 Washington St., Brookline, MA 02445 as soon as possible. 

Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory diverse work environment.