Part-Time Saturday Circulation Technician and Substitute, Ipswich Public Library, (Ipswich, MA)

Posted August 16, 2023

The Ipswich Public Library seeks candidates to work every other Saturday at our Main Floor
circulation desk and serve as an on-call substitute at either of our two circulation desks (Main
Floor or Children’s Room). The desired candidate must deliver exceptional customer service,
attend closely to detail, possess confidence in interpreting and enforcing library policies and
procedures, enjoy interacting with the general public, and be dedicated to the mission of public
library service. 

Duties include charging materials to patrons, helping them with accounts and entering data in
the Library’s computer system.  Duties also include maintaining the order of the collection, and
gathering materials from the collection.

The schedule for this position is every other Saturday, 9am-2pm. You would also be invited to
act as a substitute to cover other shifts at our Main Floor or Children’s Room circulation desks
as needs arise.

Qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED, detail-oriented and good organizational skills, ability to use a
computer and interest to develop more technology skills, and ability to work with library staff
and the general public in a courteous and tactful manner. Light physical effort is required.

Must occasionally lift/move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Pay rate is $17.54 per hour.

To apply:

Applicants must supply a resume, letter of interest and fill out a Town of Ipswich Employment
application.  Please apply online at the Town of Ipswich website.
https://www.ipswichma.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=108&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID
=PartTime-Circulation-Technician-and-Subs-129