Part-Time Circulation Positions (3), Needham Free Public Library, Needham Heights, MA

Posted January 10, 2020

Title:                       Library Circulation Assistant (1)

Position:                 Part-time

Number of Vacancies:         One (1)

Hourly Salary:                      $18.00 an hour (L Schedule)

 

The Town of Needham is seeking a highly skilled individual to fill the part-time position of Library Circulation Assistant at the Needham Free Public Library.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• Collaborate with library patrons; assisting them with information and/or directing them to appropriate locations or staff

• Process library checkouts, renewals, returns, reserves, fines, registrations

• Maintain orderliness of materials collection

• Perform other circulation procedures as required

 

Requirements:

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

• Excellent customer service skills and capacity to interact effectively and tactfully with the general public

• Familiarity with computers

• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently

• Capability to adapt to new technologies as required

• Capability of standing for 4 hours at a time. If working a full day, there will be a lunch break and two fifteen-minute breaks.

• Capability of bending, lifting up to 40 lbs., and pushing book carts loaded with books.

 

Weekly Work Schedule:

Work schedule will consist of daytime, evening, rotating Saturday & Sunday hours as scheduled

 

How to Apply:

Application submissions should include a cover letter, resume and Town of Needham Application.  The preferred submission is via email as an attached file; however, any of the following methods will be accepted:

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  Thursday, January 23, 2020.

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Title:                               Library Circulation Assistant (2)

Position:                         Part-time, Substitute

Hours:    Availability must include at least two morning, afternoon, or evening shifts and one full weekend day per week.  Shifts will vary depending on department need each week.

Number of Vacancies:        Two (2)

Hourly Salary:                    $18.00 an hour (L Schedule)

 

The Town of Needham is seeking highly skilled individuals to fill the part-time position of Library Circulation Assistant at the Needham Free Public Library.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• Collaborate with library patrons; assisting them with information and/or directing them to appropriate locations or staff

• Process library checkouts, renewals, returns, reserves, fines, registrations

• Maintain orderliness of materials collection

• Perform other circulation procedures as required

 

Requirements:

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

• Excellent customer service skills and capacity to interact effectively and tactfully with the general public

• Familiarity with computers

• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently

• Capability to adapt to new technologies as required

• Capability of standing for 4 hours at a time. If working a full day, there will be a lunch break and two fifteen-minute breaks.

• Capability of bending, lifting up to 40 lbs., and pushing book carts loaded with books.

 

How to Apply:

Application submissions should include a cover letter, resume and Town of Needham Application.  The preferred submission is via email as an attached file; however, any of the following methods will be accepted:

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 Friday, January 24, 2020.

 

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