Library Circulation Assistant (3 Openings), Town of Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA
Posted January 19, 2021
Description:
The Town of Needham is seeking highly skilled individuals to fill the part-time position of Library Circulation Assistant at the Needham Free Public Library.
Work schedule will consist of daytime, evening, and rotating Saturday & Sunday hours as scheduled. Hourly Salary at $18.00 an hour (L Schedule).
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:
To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:
- Excellent customer service skills and capacity to interact effectively and tactfully with the general public
- Familiarity with computer
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently
- Capability to adapt to new technologies as required
- Capability of standing for 4 hours at a time. If working a full day, there will be a lunch break and two fifteen-minute breaks
- Capability of bending, lifting up to 40 lbs., and pushing book carts loaded with books
How to Apply:
Application submissions should include a cover letter and resume. The preferred submission is via email as an attached file; however, any of the following methods will be accepted:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 781-455-0165
Mail: Human Resources Department, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492.
Resumes will be accepted until 5 PM on Friday, January 29, 2021.
The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.