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Library Technical Services Assistant (part-time), Needham Freee Public Library, Needham Heights, MA

Description:

Title:                   Library Technical Services Assistant 

Position:             Part-time

Hours:                Four weekdays, TBD when the candidate is chosen, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

                           (Up to 16 hours per week)

Hourly Salary:    $18.00 an hour

The Town of Needham is seeking a highly skilled individual to fill the part-time position of Library Technical Services Assistant at the Needham Free Public Library.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

  • Open packages and check in items against purchase orders
  • Process all formats of library materials in order to have them ready for circulation to the public (Covers, spine labels, etc.)
  • Affix barcodes to materials and type labels for all formats of library materials
  • Withdraw items from Minuteman Library Network database
  • Ability to lift heavy boxes and push heavy book trucks
  • Other duties as required

Requirements:

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

  • A High School Diploma; some college preferred
  • Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently
  • Willingness to be a team player within a small department
  • Capability to adapt to new technologies as required

Preferred:

  • One year of work in a library setting
  • Possess a working knowledge of library cataloging and procedures

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 Thursday, November 18, 2021.

 
The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.