On-Call Children’s Librarian, Forbes Library, Northampton, MA

Posted April 22, 2017

Position:Intermittent Part Time: scheduled hours will vary, un-benefitted position

Responsibilities:

• Shelve books and other material
• Perform daily operations of the Children’s circulation desk: check material in and out, process ILL materials, and provide quality customer service to patrons
• Direct patrons to appropriate staff
• Involved with opening and closing procedures
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:
Required:

• Experience working with children
• Ability to multitask & work under pressure in an environment that requires adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and follow oral & written instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills; works productively in a team atmosphere with co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to move around the library: stand, walk, sit, bend, climb, kneel, carry and stoop; Ability to use hand and finger motion with enough manual dexterity to use computers and handle library items. Ability to move and/or transport objects weighing 5 to 20 pounds, and push or pull carts loaded with materials.
• Flexible schedule, and summer availability: some Saturday hours may be required.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Evergreen circulation software
• Experience working in a library with young patrons
• Background in children’s literature

Salary: $11.00 per hour
Starting Date: ASAP
Closing date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to Sarah Johnson by email: [email protected]