Library Circulation Assistant, Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA (Two Openings)

Posted December 15, 2021

Description:

Position:                         Part-time
Number of Vacancies:   Two (2)
Hours:                            Work schedule will consist of daytime, evening, and Saturday & Sunday hours as scheduled
Hourly Salary:                $18.00 an hour (Schedule L)
 
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.

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 computers
– Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently
– Capability to adapt to new technologies as required
– Capability of standing up to 4.5 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:

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 Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

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