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Library Circulation Assistant (2 Part-Time), Needham, MA

Description:

Hours: Daytime, evening, and Saturday & Sunday hours as scheduled. There is an immediate need for shift coverage on the following days and time periods: afternoon and evenings on Monday and Tuesday, evenings on Wednesday and Thursday, rotating Sundays. Hours for these shifts will be split between the two positions.

Number of Vacancies: Two (2)
Hourly Salary: $19.01 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 ½ 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:

The Town of Needham Human Resources Department is now accepting applicant submissions for the Library. Circulation Assistant, which will be posted here:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/needhamma/jobs/3658782/library-circulation-
assistant?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Resumes will be accepted until 11:59 PM on August 12, 2022.