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Assistant Library Director, Huntington Public Library, Town of Huntington, MA

Description:

The Town of Huntington, MA is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Assistant Director for the Huntington Public Library. Duties will include: 

  • Assisting patrons (checking materials in and out; helping with patrons’ requests for material; helping to register patrons for new library accounts, sign up for programs, etc.) 
  • Shelving materials, shelf-reading 
  • Helping with publicity of programs, meetings, announcements 
  • Assisting with programs, decorating for programs 
  • Setting up special displays (historical, holiday, etc.) 
  • Assists Director with overdue materials process 
  • Assists with Inter-Library loan requests via ComCat and MassCat 
  • Other reasonable job-related duties as requested by the Director 

Minimum Qualifications include education/experience directly relating to library work (BA/BS degree and 1-3 years comprehensive library work experience preferred); excellent communication skills; experience with computer software/internet, social media (Facebook/Instagram/twitter); ability to provide quality customer service and an appreciation of the purposes and functions of the public library; adaptability and ability to work well with public and other staff members; ability to bend, sit, stand for prolonged periods of time, lift and carry up to 40 pounds; ambition and willingness to attend workshops on own time and work towards sub-professional library certification. 

The position is 16 hours per week to start with a maximum of 19 hours based on level of experience. Mondays 2:00-6:00 PM, Tuesdays 2:00-6:00 PM, Wednesdays 2:00-6:00 PM, and Thursdays 2:00-6:00 PM with the addition of Saturdays 10:00-1:00 PM upon full reopening of library. Occasional coverage for staff shortages is also expected. Compensation begins at $16.32/hour.

How to Apply:

An application and job description may be obtained at The Huntington Public Library; P.O. Box 597, 7 East Main Street, Huntington, MA 01050 or by emailing the Director at: [email protected], or by calling the Library at (413) 512-5206. Applications will be accepted through December 14th