Part Time Library Assistant, Topsfield Town Library, Topsfield, MA

Posted February 28, 2017

The Library Assistant responsibilities include assisting  patrons, especially children and teens,to find materials in the library’s collection. Assisting library users in the use of the on-line catalog, digital materials, and  reference materials. Conducting reader’s advisory service for parents and children. Conducting reference interviews at the Children’s information desk. Responding to requests for information by phone or email. Conducting story times and programs. Creating displays and bulletin boards in the Children’s and Young Adult Rooms. Creating bibliographies, fliers, brochures, and other promotional material.  Shelving  books. Understanding and enforcing library policies.

 
The ideal candidate also must enjoy working with children and teens. They must be able to tolerate noise and a certain amount of chaos. They must have the ability to work on multiple projects at a time and prioritize projects. They must be comfortable with technology and social media and comfortable providing coverage in other library departments.

The position is 15 hours per week including a Saturday rotation, possible Sunday rotation and one evening a week. Non-benefit position.

Qualifications: Associate degree; two years of related library work experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be tech savvy and detail oriented, work well with the public and other library staff, be a problem solver, and work independently. 

Offer made dependent on experience and qualifications.  Salary range is $18.08 – 23.74 per hour in 11 steps.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Laura Zalewski, Director, [email protected].