Library Assistant, Bedford Free Public Library, (Bedford, MA)

Posted September 21, 2022

Description

The Bedford Free Public Library is seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to join our
Circulation team. This position requires attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate well in English is required, and additional language skills are
  desired.
• Successful candidates will have a working knowledge of computers, Internet searching, and basic software applications. Previous experience with automated library systems (especially Sierra) is strongly preferred.
• Work involves constant light to moderate physical activity including walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• The ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, push book trucks, and lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs. is necessary.
• Sufficient vision is essential to read, sort, shelve, shelf-read library materials, create and maintain patron
  records, and use multiple computer programs.
• Moderate to extensive computer work required.

Salary: $18.75 per hour to start.

Schedule: Shifts are typically 4 hours long and may occur during mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
Weekend shifts (including Sundays from September to May) in rotation are required.

How to Apply

Please send your Town of Bedford application and cover letter to Noreen O’Gara, Assistant Library Director, Bedford Free Public Library, 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730 or via email ([email protected]).

The Town of Bedford application is available online at www.bedfordma.gov.

Open until filled.