Library Assistant, Ashburnham Stevens Memorial Library, MA
Posted November 8, 2023
Description:
Hours: 14 hours per week
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Library Director
Essential Functions:
- Delivers prompt and courteous assistance to all patrons regarding the use of Library resources, equipment, and services. Responsible for maintaining and promoting a welcoming and inclusive physical and virtual Library environment.
- Provides circulation services including card registrations, answering account questions, checking materials in and out. Assists with Interlibrary loan delivery processing, and shelving materials.
- Handles money for patron transactions and daily accounting related to Library services.
- Responds to reference and information requests helping patrons with their information needs. Assists patrons with reference and reader’s advisory requests.
- Assists with Youth Services activities, outreach, and programming.
- Assists in other Library programming, including creating promotional materials.
- Assists with collection maintenance.
- Assists with the collection of data from Library programs, services, and initiatives.
- Assists with outreach related to Library programs, services, and initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Paid work week 14 hours including evenings and Saturdays.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Two years experience in a library setting or other similar learning environment.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience working in a public library or other similar learning environment with a variety of stakeholders and populations.
- Experience with Evergreen ILS or similar ILS.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify and establish priorities, and exercise initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently while supporting an inclusive, collegial work environment.
- Ability to balance multiple ongoing projects.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$18.29 / hour
How to Apply:
Closing date: Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial screening will begin December 7, 2023.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references to: [email protected]. Please direct any questions to the same email.