Library Technical Services Assistant, Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA

Posted December 15, 2021

Description:

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:

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 28, 2021.
 

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