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

Posted October 21, 2024

Town of Needham
Free Public Library

Title: Library Circulation Assistant
Job Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $20.61-21.86

Job Description:
The Town of Needham is seeking passionate individuals to fill the part-time
position of Library Circulation Assistant at the Needham Free Public Library.
Reporting to the Library Circulation Supervisor, the Library Circulation Assistant
will support in a patron-facing capacity, assisting in providing information and
processing library checkouts and other services. The ideal candidate will have a
strong administrative or support background, excellent communication skills, and
a passion for serving the Needham community.
It is an exciting time to join the Needham Free Public Library team! Our new
Strategic Plan for FY2023-2027 positions the library to continue to meet the
community’s needs for years to come. In addition, our recent Library Space
Utilization Study reimagines the library’s interior space in four phases to enhance
the work we do for our patrons and the community. Along with diverse
collections, plentiful programming, and great services, the Needham Free Public
Library is on track to be the go-to place for new and current library workers.

Anticipated Work Schedule:
Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Week One and Three of each month, Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Week One of each month, Sundays: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. (1:00 – 5:00 p.m. between
Memorial Day and Labor Day)
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Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all
inclusive):

Collaborate with library patrons; assisting them with information and/or
directing them to appropriate locations or staff
Process library checkouts, renewals, returns, reserves, fines, registrations
Maintain orderliness of materials collection
Perform other circulation procedures as required
Requirements:
The following requirements may be substituted by any equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform the job:
Extensive technical or specialized training such as that which would be
acquired by an Associate’s Degree or two years of technical or business
school.
At least one year of experience, preferably in a library setting.
Excellent customer service skills and capacity to interact effectively and
tactfully with the general public.
Familiarity with computers with the ability to perform detailed work
accurately and efficiently.
Capability to adapt to new technologies as required.
Capability of standing for long stretches as well as bending, lifting up to 45
lbs., and pushing book carts loaded with books.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and application via our
applicant portal.
URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/needhamma/jobs/4697176/librarycirculation-assistant?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on October 31, 2024.

The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering
an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of
race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, veteran status, or any other protected
class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for
all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a
wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
The Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a
qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue
hardship on the operation of our business.

If you believe you require such assistance to
complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at
[email protected].