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Library Assistant, Circulation, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA

Posted April 24, 2018

Waltham Public Library

Part-time Library Assistant II – Circulation Department

Enthusiastic individual wanted to work in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and online resources.

Qualifications include: Associates Degree or 2 years of post-high school education, 6 months of computer experience, 1 year experience working with the public, or any equivalent combination. Strong interest in working with the general public, ability to perform under pressure, ability to work with library staff and a diverse general public in a tactful and courteous manner, good problem solving and computer skills. Superior customer service abilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening, a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and a background check. Full description available at Human Resources Department.

Duties may include: Answering telephones, checking materials in and out, registering patrons, account maintenance, processing daily deliveries and other general circulation desk duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications: Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Portuguese; facility with social media, familiarity with III Sierra software.

19 hours per week

Weekly schedule to include a morning and afternoon and a minimum of two evenings/week, plus a minimum of two Saturdays and one Sunday per month including July & August.

$23.31 per hour, pro-rated paid time off, no health or retirement benefits.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled with preference given to applications received in full by May 25, 2018.

Qualified candidates should submit, preferably in ONE complete pdf:

  • Completed City of Waltham employment application (https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/human-resources-department )
  • Resume
  • Letter of interest and
  • Three letters of professional reference to:

Mary Gullotti

Human Resources Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451

[email protected] / 781-314-3356