Library Assistant, Rockport Public Library, Rockport, MA

Posted February 8, 2022

Description:

One Position
7 Hours per Week – Saturday
$22.00 per hour union position
Job Availability: Immediately

Duties:
• Performs Circulation, Inter-Library Loan, Readers’ Advisory, Reference functions, and Collection
Maintenance tasks
• Assists library patrons with the use of the Internet and automated library catalog
• Participates in Collection Development activities, coordinating shelving, shifting, and weeding the
collection; works with volunteers
• Performs library opening and closing procedures
• Performs data entry related to book orders, adding and deleting bibliographic records
• Attends training sessions, staff meetings, and regional and consortium library meetings
• Performs other duties as needed

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years’ library experience
• Previous library experience using automated, integrated library network, personal computers,
electronic databases, and the Internet preferred
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and be flexible
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Ability to work in a busy customer service environment
• Good interpersonal skills, friendly manner, and strong service orientation
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, procedures, and follow up capabilities
• Standing, lifting, bending, and stretching to retrieve or reshelve library materials

An equal opportunity / affirmative action employer

How to apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Cindy Grove, Library Director
Rockport Public Library
17 School Street
Rockport, MA 01966
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 978-546-6934