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Library Assistant, Whitinsville Social Library, Northbridge, MA

Posted September 8, 2017

The Town of Northbridge seeks candidates to fill one part-time Library Assistant position at the Whitinsville Social Library for the following shifts:

  • Tuesdays 10-3
  • Wednesdays 10-3
  • Thursdays 10-3
  • Saturdays 10-2

 

Primary responsibilities:

  • promoting WSL library services
  • providing direct customer service
  • demonstrating to customers how to use self-service options including using their online library account & library apps, registering for events & museum passes and downloading ebooks & eaudiobooks

 

The work is detailed & fast-paced. Must be able to prioritize tasks and increase output without losing accuracy. Must be able to work with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds from the community. Job involves standing, walking or using stairs for the entire shift. Performs Library Page tasks (shelving books, pulling books, shelf-reading) in the absence of a Library Page.

Pay is $12.52 per hour.

 

Required Qualifications:

H.S. Diploma & 6 months experience in customer-facing position. 

Outgoing & Energetic

2 years of computer experience

Experience with downloadable media & devices

Experience with personal computers, Internet/browsers & printers

Ability to use 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

Uses apps on a mobile device

Reads for enjoyment

Experienced with arts & crafts, marketing, or social media management

Frequent Public Library customer

 

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

Rebecca Sasseville             [email protected]

Interim Library Manager

Whitinsville Social Library,

17 Church St, Whitinsville, MA  01588. 

Applications can be picked up at the library or downloaded at http://tinyurl.com/WSLEMPAPP0717

 

Deadline is Monday September 18, 2017 (by midnight if emailed)

The Town of Northbridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.