Library Assistant, Circulation, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA
Posted July 13, 2018
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; familiarity with III Sierra software.
19 hours per week
Weekly schedule to include a morning and afternoon and a minimum of one evening/week, plus a minimum of two Saturdays and one Sunday per month year-round.
$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 August 10, 2018
Qualified candidates should submit, preferably in one complete pdf file:
- Completed City of Waltham employment application
( https://www.city.waltham.ma.
- Three letters of professional reference
(Must be less than 2 yrs old. Also must be signed or sent directly from source)
- Resume
- Letter of interest to:
Mary Gullotti
Human Resources Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451
[email protected] / 781-314-3356