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Library Assistant, Whitinsville Social Library, Northbridge, MA

Posted July 27, 2018

PART TIME POSITION OPENING

TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGE

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

 

The Town of Northbridge seeks candidates to fill part-time Library Assistant position at Whitinsville Social Library for the following shifts (not to exceed 19.5 hours a week):

  • Tuesdays 10-3
  • Wednesdays 10-3
  • Thursdays 3-8

 

Primary responsibilities:

  • promoting Whitinsville Social Library services
  • providing direct customer service
  • demonstrating to patrons how to use self-service options including using their online library account, library apps, registering for events and museum passes and downloading e-books & e-audiobooks

 

The work is detailed and 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.

 

Starting pay is $12.77 per hour.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • Six months experience in customer-facing position
  • Outgoing and energetic
  • Two years of computer experience
  • Experience with downloadable media and devices
  • Experience with personal computers, Internet/browsers, Google and printers/copy machines
  • Detail oriented with an 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
  • Ability to pass a criminal records (CORI) check

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Frequent public library patron
  • Previous library experience and/or MLIS student
  • Uses apps on a mobile device
  • Reads for enjoyment
  • Experienced with arts & crafts, marketing, or social media management

 

Interested applicants must submit Town of Northbridge employment application and resume to:  

Rebecca Sasseville             [email protected]

Library Director

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 August 13, 2018 (by midnight if emailed).

Interviews may be held before deadline.

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