Library Assistant, Belmont Public Library, Belmont, MA

Posted April 8, 2021

Description:

The Belmont Public Library is seeking applications for the position of Library Assistant I. The Library Assistant I performs circulation desk duties, checks materials in and out, renews materials, collects and records fees and fines, issues library cards and enters patron data, answers main desk telephone, retrieves items for paging list (reserve requests), notifies patrons regarding reserved materials availability. Provides patron assistance and responds to questions and concerns. Guides patrons through using the Library self-checkout machines when needed. Sorts, distributes and processes materials from other libraries. Sorts and shelves materials. Strong customer service skills required.

The hours for this position will be as follows:
Monday 9-5
Tuesday 9-5
Wednesday 9-5
Thursday 10-6
Friday 9-5
Saturday- One a month, 9-5 in place of a Friday
Evening hours are traditionally until 9pm. Hours at the Library have currently been reduced, but when they are restored the Thursday evening shift will be 1-9pm.

This position requires a High school diploma with one year library experience or equivalent. This is a full time 35 hour per week position covered under a collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union. The starting hourly rate is $18.3732 and qualifies for the Town’s comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave.

How to Apply:

Resumes with the Required Town of Belmont Application accepted at the HR Department, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or [email protected] or fax 617-993-2741 by the closing date of April 16, 2021.

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, www.belmont-ma.gov, by emailing [email protected], calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form. All full-time and some part-time employees will need to complete a pre-employment physical and drug-screening examination. Certain positions will also require a CORI criminal background screening. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline and/or accept applications after the deadline in order to best serve the interest of the community. After the submission deadline, the Human Resources Department and a review committee will review all completed applications and will select the most highly-qualified respondents for interviews. The Town will acknowledge receipt of completed applications that it receives and will only further contact individuals who the Town selects to interview. Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Town’s Human Resources Department. Please address all questions regarding the Town’s hiring process to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Belmont
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, Massachusetts 02478
(617) 993-2740
[email protected]

https://www.belmont-ma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-openings

https://www.belmont-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif2801/f/pages/library_assistant_i_april_2021.pdf