Library Assistant—Bookmobile, Pollard Memorial Library, (Lowell, MA)

Posted July 27, 2023

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.

• Works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Community Planning and the
  Bookmobile Librarian I.
• Loads and unloads book trucks on the outreach vehicle and drives vehicle to outreach
  facilities.
• Assists collection development and maintenance for the outreach vehicle.
• Maintains outreach circulation records. Receives and processes requests, processes
  library card applications, checks out materials, handles overdue problems, collects fines
  due, and handles returns.
• Receives and responds to queries and requests.
• Delivers books to homebound patrons.
• Works collaboratively with ancillary library groups, city departments, community
  leaders, agencies, non-profits, groups and vendors.
• Develops and assists outreach activities to promote library programming, resources and
  services. Promotes new and existing library resources and services in person and through
  print, web and other media.
• Performs public speaking to diverse audiences at off-site programs and events.
• Is conversant and interested in emerging library technology and services and their real
  world application for staff and patrons.
• Provides excellent customer service by assisting patrons at outreach visits with
  identifying requested library materials and using library resources.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Library Aide, if one is assigned to the outreach vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How to Apply

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