Substitute Library Assistant, Leverett Library, Leverett, MA
Posted June 6, 2022
Description:
The Leverett Library is an integral part of our small, rural community of 1800 people. We are looking for a Substitute Library Assistant to join our energetic and collaborative staff. The Substitute Library Assistant helps patrons, performs circulation duties, and completes various administrative tasks to maintain a high level of circulation service.
The position is as-needed including some daytime, evening and weekend hours.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Staffs the circulation desk and uses Evergreen to check out, renew, and check in library materials
- Processes and sorts returned materials
- Registers new patrons, and processes materials that come through delivery
- Shelves, shelf-reads, and may help with collection maintenance projects
- Responds to requests for information pertaining to basic library procedures
- Places holds on books and other interlibrary loan materials
- Assists patrons in person and on the telephone, takes and relays messages
- Instructs library users on library card use and related policies
The position includes additional duties that are a natural progression from that position’s essential duties. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the responsibility of the employee in the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Supervision:
Works under the direction of the Library Director. The employee functions independently, referring specific problems to the Director when clarification or interpretation of library policy or procedures is required.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed under typical office and library conditions; work environment is moderately quiet; regular schedule requires evening and weekend work.
- The employee operates standard office and library equipment.
- Performance of duties requires ongoing contact with the public, and other town departments and employees; contacts are in person, by telephone, fax, e-mail, and in writing. [Over]
- Errors could result in delay or loss of service or monetary loss.
Essential Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- one year of office or library experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong computer skills, experience with Evergreen desirable
- Ability to prioritize and work with interruptions and distractions
- Well-organized and able to manage time and establish priorities
- Ability to work with minimal supervision or alone
- High degree of motivation, initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness
- Pleasant personality and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner and to establish and maintain positive work relationships with supervisors, coworkers, other departments, boards and commissions, the general public and personnel at all levels of authority using principles of good customer service. Must perform all aspects of job responsibilities with honesty and integrity
- Position is subject to pre-employment physical and CORI check.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements are listed for informational purposes. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties of the position during the application process.
Minimal physical effort is required to perform most library duties. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, speak and hear, use hands and arms to operate equipment, and lift boxes of books weighing up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and use a computer.
How to Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, and list of references as well as the town employment application to Hannah Paessel, Library Director, [email protected].