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Program Support Assistant I, Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA

Posted November 19, 2018

Title: Program Support Assistant I (Library Assistant – Technical Services Department)

Position: Part-time

Hours: 16 hours per week

Hourly Salary: $17.00 an hour

The Town of Needham is seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled individual to fill the part-time position of Support Program Assistant I.

Duties and Responsibilities (general summary, not all inclusive):

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will:

  • Open packages and check in items against purchase orders
  • Process all formats of library materials in order to have them ready for circulation to the public (Covers, spine labels, etc.)
  • Affix barcodes to materials and type labels for all formats of library materials
  • Assist in preparation of books for the bindery
  • Withdraw items from Minuteman Library Network database
  • Ability to lift heavy boxes and push heavy book trucks
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

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

  • A High School Diploma; some college preferred
  • One year of work in a library setting
  • Working knowledge of library cataloging and procedures
  • Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently
  • Willingness to be a team player within a small department
  • Capability to adapt to new technologies as required

Weekly Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11 AM to 3 PM. This is a set work schedule and cannot be altered. 

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 Monday, December 3, 2018.

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