Library Circulation Assistant, Part-time, Needham Free Public Library, Needham Heights, MA
Posted January 30, 2023
Description:
The Town of Needham is seeking highly skilled individuals to fill part-time Library Circulation Assistant positions at the Needham Free Public Library.
Hours: Daytime, evening, and Saturday & Sunday hours as scheduled, varying from 11 hours to 19 hours per week
Number of Vacancies: Two (2)
Hourly Salary: $20.01 an hour (Schedule C)
Available shifts include:
Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Monday 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Thursday 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Two Saturdays a month, first one 12:00pm – 4:00pm and second 9:00am – 5:00pm out of a four-week rotation. (Every other.)
One Sunday a month, 1:00pm – 6:00pm out of a four-week cycle.
(The library is open 1-6 September through June and 1-5 in July and August)
Candidates should share their full availability. Actual schedules will be determined based on the successful applicants availability and the library’s needs.
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, 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:
LibCircAsst|JobDetailsTab|CareerPages|governmentjobs.com .
Resumes will be accepted until February 9 th , 2023.
The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.