Circulation Library Assistant (LIBC02), East Longmeadow Public Library, (East Longmeadow, MA)
Posted May 28, 2024
Union: UPSEU Clerical, Part Time (21 hours/week)
Hourly Range: Grade A: $17.4923-$22.9426
This job posting will be open for not less than two (2) weeks and, and if needed will remain open until a finalist has been selected.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing customer service to patrons relating to the circulation of library materials and the daily operation of the circulation department or technical services department. Reports to Circulation Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide courteous and efficient circulation services to all library users.
- Processing library items including charging and discharges materials.
- Registers new borrowers and updates patron records.
- Placing hold on items using integrated library system software, such as Evergreen.
- Processing inter-library loans and donations and reconciles payments owed by patrons.
- Assists patrons in locating library materials and in the use of all library services
- Processes and sends out notices for overdue materials in a timely manner.
- Processes reserved materials and system-wide holds requests; processes delivered materials, completes paperwork and notifies patrons.
- Sort and re-shelve materials.
- Make basic repairs to materials.
- Process magazines, coordinate homebound program, and/or update internal promotional slides on a regular basis.
- Prepare library for opening and closing including emptying book drop, turn on or off computers, and other related tasks.
- Performs other similar or related duties as required or assigned by the Library Director or a department supervisor.
Education, Skills & Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and from one to up to three years of experience in a responsible administrative position, preferably in a municipal setting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
How to Apply:
Please apply via online at https://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/jobs.aspx or submit your paper application and resume to:
Human Resources Department, 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow MA 01028.
A complete position description may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department.
The Town of East Longmeadow is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.