Multiple Positions, Medford Public Library, Medford, MA: Circulation Assistant (Adult Services), Circulation Assistant (Youth Services), Information/Reference Librarian
Posted September 27, 2021
Description:
The Medford Public Library has 7 part-time positions available under 3 different roles.
Circulation Assistant (Adult Services): 2 positions available
- Part-time one or two nights per week and one Saturday per month position provides service at the Adult Services circulation desk.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Checks materials in and out; assists patrons with self-checkout.
- Greets and directs patrons to various locations.
- Registers new patrons.
- Collects and records fines and fees.
- Assists with holds and interlibrary loans.
- Troubleshoots circulation problems and issues.
- Answers the phone when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Circulation Assistant (Youth Services): 3 positions available
- Part-time one or two nights per week and one Saturday per month position provides service at the Youth Services circulation desk.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Checks materials in and out; assists patrons with self-checkout.
- Greets and directs patrons to various locations.
- Registers new patrons.
- Collects and records fines and fees.
- Assists with holds and interlibrary loans.
- Troubleshoots circulation problems and issues.
- Answers the phone when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Information/Reference Librarian: 2 positions available
- Part-time one night per week and one Saturday per month position services patron at the Information and Reference desks of the Library.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greets patrons as they enter the building or at the Reference Department.
- Assists patrons with locating materials.
- Answers the telephone.
- Information Desk Duties;
- Provides directional guidance to patrons.
- Assists with holds and interlibrary loans.
- Troubleshoots circulation and interlibrary loan issues with the Circulation Desk staff.
- Provides information about library and network policies and procedures.
- Books museums passes.
- Books meeting room reservations.
- Reference Desk Duties
- Assists patrons with reference and research inquiries.
- Assists patrons with public access computers and other equipment.
- Assists patrons with locating materials.
- Assists patrons with local history research.
- Assists patrons with electronic resources.
- Assists patrons with holds and interlibrary loans.
- Provides information about library and network policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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