Substitute Library Assistant, Rockport Public Library, Rockport, MA

Posted October 17, 2017

Substitute Library Assistant

Two Positions

To Provide Fill-in Coverage for Regular Staff

on an As-Needed Basis, 2-19 Hours per Week

$14.25 per hour

Job Availability: Immediately

Duties:

Performs Circulation, Inter-Library Loan, Readers’ Advisory, and
Reference functions, and Collection Maintenance tasks
Assists library patrons with use of Internet and automated library catalog
Participates in Collection Development activities, coordinating shelving, shifting, and weeding the collection; works with volunteers
Performs library opening and closing procedures
Performs data entry related to book ordering, adding and deleting bibliographic records
Attends training sessions, staff meetings and regional and consortium library meetings
Performs other duties as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree plus two years’ library experience
Previous library experience using automated integrated library network, personal computers, electronic databases, and the Internet preferred
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and be flexible
Ability to work as a team member and independently
Ability to work in busy customer service environment
Good interpersonal skills, friendly manner, and strong service orientation
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, procedures and follow up capabilities
Standing, lifting bending, and stretching to retrieve or reshelve library materials

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to:

Cindy Grove, Library Director

Rockport Public Library

17 School Street

Rockport, MA 01966

Phone: 978-546-6934