Library Circulation Assistant (2), Needham Free Public Library (Needham, MA)

Posted September 1, 2023

The Town of Needham is seeking highly skilled individuals to fill part-time Library Circulation Assistant positions at the
Needham Free Public Library.
Number of Vacancies: Two (2)
Hourly Salary: $20.01 an hour (Schedule C)
Hours: Daytime, evening, and Saturday & Sunday hours as scheduled, varying from 11 hours to 19 hours per week
Available shifts include:
Person 1:
Monday 9-1
Thursday 5:30-9
Saturday 9-1 and Sunday 1-6 (Saturday and Sundays are on a 4 week rotation, both days to be worked consecutively,
same weekend.)

Person 2:
Monday 1-5:30
Thursday 5:30-9
Saturday 9-1 and Sunday 1-6 (Saturdays and Sundays are on a 4 week rotation, Saturdays and Sundays on separate
weekends, not consecutive days to be worked.)
(When the library is open on Sundays, September through June the hours are 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and in July and
August the hours are 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Candidates should share their full availability. Actual schedules will be determined based on the successful applicants availability and the library’s needs.

Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities
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 require

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
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education

NA
Salary
$20.01 / hour
Closing Date
Ongoing.
How to Apply
To apply, please use this link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/needhamma/jobs/4188981/library-circulation-assistant-part-time?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Needham will be a community free of racism, racial bias, prejudice and discrimination. Our residents, schools,
businesses, organizations and government will work together to identify barriers to racial equity and create solutions,
opportunities, resources and support for removing them.

How to Apply

To apply, please use this link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/needhamma/jobs/4188981/library-circulation-assistant-part-time?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Needham will be a community free of racism, racial bias, prejudice and discrimination. Our residents, schools, businesses, organizations and government will work together to identify barriers to racial equity and create solutions, opportunities, resources and support for removing them.
Posted 2023-09-01