Part-Time Access Services Assistant, Library Department of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, (Bourne, MA)

Posted June 12, 2025

Job Description

The Academy seeks a part-time Library Assistant for Access Services, particularly during evening and weekend shifts. This position will assist with circulation, materials processing, shelving and stack maintenance. May be assigned other library support duties as required.

Please note, this is a non-benefited, part-time (20 hours per week), temporary/contract position that includes evening and weekend shifts

Position Duties

Provide Circulation Desk / Service Desk coverage primarily during evening / weekend shifts and answer basic directional / informational questions.
Use library catalog software to check-in / check-out / renew library materials.
Shelve library materials and perform stack maintenance tasks.
Use the library system to assist with processing journals and newly cataloged books and media.
Fulfill scanning requests.
Pick up, open and route incoming mail.
Pull and process circulation “holds” (items requested by other libraries).
Assist with maintaining files and collecting and recording library building usage data.
Assist patrons with filling out IT Service Desk tickets.
Supervise evening shift student workers.
Straighten the Service Desk and common areas, as needed.
Assist with other library support duties and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Associates degree
One year of library experience or equivalent job experience
Computer literacy skills including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (i.e.,
Google Workspace for Education and/or Microsoft Word & Excel)
superior customer service skills
ability to lift up to 25 pounds
ability to retrieve and shelve library materials from 3 inches to over 6 feet off the floor

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of library experience
experience with Koha, Sirsi Dynix or equivalent ILS
familiarity with OCLC’s WorldCat & FirstSearch systems
proficiency with tutorial software (e.g., Panopto, Scribe, etc.) and graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign, Instagram, etc.)

Hours & Compensation

20 hours per week
- Shifts will run M-Th and Sun. between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. during the academic year; M-F with hours available between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during Summer and Winter terms.
- Start date: July 1, 2025
$22.00 per hour

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, Affirmative Action form, and contact information of three (3) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to [email protected]. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete background check, physical, and pre-employment drug testing.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.