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Library Assistants, Needham Free Public Library, Needham Heights, MA

Posted February 9, 2018

Title #1: Program Support Assistant I (Library Assistant – Circulation Department)

Position: Part-time

Hours: Varies, as these are substitute positions.  Hours will include daytime, evening, Saturday and Sunday hours

Number of Vacancies: Two (2)

Hourly Salary: $17.00 an hour

 

The Town of Needham is seeking highly skilled individuals to fill the part-time position of Support Program Assistant I (Library Assistant-Circulation Department) at the Needham Free Public Library.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

  • Collaborate with library patrons; assisting them with information and/or directing them to appropriate locations or staff
  • Process library checkouts, renewals, returns, reserves, fines, registrations
  • Maintain orderliness of materials collection
  • Perform other circulation procedures as required

 

Education and other Requirements:

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

  • A High School Diploma
  • Capacity to interact effectively and tactfully with the general public
  • Familiarity with computers
  • Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently
  • Capability to adapt to new technologies as required

 

How to Apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume and Town of Needham Employment Application (http://www.needhamma.gov/DocmentCenter/Home/View/766) in the following ways:

 

Email:  [email protected];

Fax:     781-455-0165;

Mail:     Human Resources Department, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA  02492.

 

Applications will be accepted until end of day on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

 

Title #2: General Services Assistant (Library Page)

Position: Part-time

Hours: Daytime, evening, and weekend hours included

Number of Vacancies: Two (2)

Salary Range: $11.00

 

The Town of Needham is seeking qualified individuals to fill the part-time position of General Services Assistant (Library Page) at the Needham Free Public Library.

 

Description Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

  • Shelve library materials (books, CDs, DVDs, videos and other AV materials)
  • Empty the book drop – materials returned to the library from the outside
  • Empty and sort library materials delivered daily
  • Pack bins with library materials to go in delivery
  • Retrieve items from shelves to fulfill holds

 

Requirements:

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

  • Ability to shelve materials alphabetically and by the Dewey decimal number
  • Capacity  to work independently

 

Physical and environmental standards:

  • Pushing book carts loaded with 150 lbs. – 200 lbs. of books
  • Lifting and stacking bins of approximately 30 lbs.
  • Standing, walking, lifting of books and other library materials

 

How to Apply:                                                                                                         Please send your cover letter, resume, and Town of Needham Employment Application (http://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/766) in the following ways:

 

Email: [email protected];

Fax:    781-455-0165;

Mail:   Human Resources Department, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA  02492

 

Applications will be accepted until 5 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

 

The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.