Part-time positions (3 openings!), Somerville Public Library, Somerville, MA
Posted August 5, 2022
Description:
Part Time Senior Substitute Librarian
We seek cheerful, enthusiastic, and flexible individuals who possess a strong attention to detail and who want to join a team committed to providing excellent library services to patrons of all ages.
Statement of Duties
- Staffs public service desks in Reference, Children’s, Teen, and Circulation departments at the Central Library and at the branches as needed
- Offers reference and readers’ advisory services
- Assists patrons with using public computers, printers, copier/scanner, and fax machine
- Assists library staff with programs and outreach initiatives
- Interacts with the public cheerfully and with tact
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program preferred (students currently enrolled in an accredited graduate library school program, with current or past coursework in reference, reader services, children and youth services, and related areas are encouraged to apply)
- Excellent reference and customer service skills, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing are required
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library operations
- Must be available evenings and weekends, up to 19 hours per week
- Must be flexible, particularly concerning schedule
- Multilingual ability preferred
Hours: Part-Time up to 19 hours a week (not benefits eligible)
Salary: $29.14 hourly
Link to Apply:
https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/lmYgkmNpV0/Part-Time-Senior-Substitute-Librarian
Part Time Library Assistant
We seek cheerful, enthusiastic, and flexible individuals who possess a strong attention to detail and who want to join a team committed to providing excellent library services to patrons of all ages.
Statement of Duties
- Performs basic circulation and service desk transactions, including checking out materials, creating new library cards, and troubleshooting account issues
- Assists patrons with using public computers, printers, copier/scanner, and fax machine
- Provides light support during programs, including checking in patrons, setting up and taking down the room before and after programs, and other tasks as assigned
- Under the direction of a librarian, refills displays, and performs collection maintenance
- Assists with public desk coverage in other departments during employee breaks
- Shelves books and other library materials
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
- Requires High School diploma or equivalent
- Possess excellent customer service skills and enjoys helping people
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly
- Strong excellent attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push book trucks weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be available evenings and weekends, up to 19 hours per week
- Must be flexible, particularly concerning schedule
- Working knowledge of basic public library concepts and resources
- Multilingual ability preferred
Hours: part-time up to 19 hours a week (not benefits eligible)
Salary: $20.72 hourly
Link to Apply:
https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/lXylZIci96/Part-Time-Library-Assistant
Part Time Library Page
We seek cheerful, enthusiastic, and flexible individuals who possess a strong attention to detail and who want to join a team committed to providing excellent library services to patrons of all ages.
Statement of Duties
- Shelves books and other materials according to alphabetical and Dewey Decimal systems
- Will spend the majority of their shift standing, stooping, and reaching
- Be able to lift up to 30 lbs and move book carts weighing up to 50 lbs
- Interact with the public cheerfully and with tact
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly
- Must have excellent attention to detail
- Must be available evenings and weekends, up to 19 hours per week
- Must be flexible, particularly concerning schedule
- Multilingual ability preferred
Hours: part-time up to 19 hours a week (not benefits eligible)
Salary: $15.96 hourly
Link to Apply:
https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/14pkA4D5cs/Part-Time-Library-Page
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