Library Assistants, Shrewsbury Public Library, Shrewsbury, MA
Posted August 14, 2018
The Shrewsbury Public Library seeks two enthusiastic and customer service oriented Library Assistants to serve at our busy children’s and reference desks on Sunday afternoons.
SUNDAY LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS II (A3)
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills, ability to interact tactfully and appropriately with library patrons of all ages
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Dependability, adherence to scheduled hours
- High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Two years of work experience, one year of library experience preferred
- Experience working in an online environment or other computer experience
- Experience with automated library system preferred, specifically Evergreen ILS (C/W MARS)
- Children’s position requires experience working with children and families.
- Reference position requires experience with technology based library services, including downloading online content, managing public computers and printing services, etc.
Duties:
- Provide direct circulation services
- Provide basic reference services
- Assist patrons with use of technology and digital services
- Assists patrons in the use of library facilities and resources
- Oversee the work of library pages, as needed.
Compensation and Schedule:
- Position one: Reference Desk 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. every Sunday from approximately October through May. (Length of season may vary with funding resources.)
- Position two: Children’s service desk 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. every other Sunday from approximately October through May. (Length of season may vary with funding resources.)
Hourly Rate: $20.53 to $24.48 via annual steps on Grade A-3 of the Town of Shrewsbury Salary Schedule.
Please respond via email with interest/resume to Library Director Ellen M. Dolan, at [email protected]. Applications due Monday September 10, 2018