Library Assistant, Circulation
Library Assistant, Circulation
Town of Ashland, MA.
Ashland, MA
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The Town of Ashland seeks qualified, experienced, and energetic candidates for the position of a Part Time, 14 hours per week, Library Assistant in the Library Department.
Work Week: 14 hours per week, Schedule: Fridays 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 -4:00 p.m. Additional substitute hours, specifically Monday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., may be available so long as this position does not exceed 19 hours per week.
Anticipated Start Date: July 8, 2024
Salary: Grade C-7 ($18.60/hour - $21.28/hour) per Agreement between the Town of Ashland and the Ashland Clerical Workers International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (U.A.W.) and its Local 1596.
Responsibilities
Support the circulation operations at the library including but not limited to:
Ability to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. Required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, talk, hear, write, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, bend, climb, crouch and lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision
Education And Experience
College education is required. Preference is given to those going to or considering library school.
Relevant experience in customer service, experience with Innovative's Millennium or Sierra platforms and computer skills preferred.
Deadline for Applications: Open Until Filled
Work Week: 14 hours per week, Schedule: Fridays 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 -4:00 p.m. Additional substitute hours, specifically Monday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., may be available so long as this position does not exceed 19 hours per week.
Anticipated Start Date: July 8, 2024
Salary: Grade C-7 ($18.60/hour - $21.28/hour) per Agreement between the Town of Ashland and the Ashland Clerical Workers International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (U.A.W.) and its Local 1596.
Responsibilities
Support the circulation operations at the library including but not limited to:
- Registering/maintaining patron records
- Checkout/check-in/renew library materials (including print, non-print and inter-library loan materials.)
- Shelving all library materials
- Computer support (helping patrons with email, printing, etc.)
- Reserving material
- Notifying patrons when reserved material is available
- Providing some Reader’s Advisory and answering questions.
- Supporting programming with adding events to the library’s online calendar, creating flyers, posting to social media, and creating digital signage.
- Strong public service commitment
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to interact favorably and to communicate effectively, in speech and in writing, with library personnel and members of the community, both individually and in group situations, in person and over the telephone.
- Ability to multitask.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow directions
- Excellent keyboarding skills.
- Ability to alphabetize
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. Required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, talk, hear, write, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, bend, climb, crouch and lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision
Education And Experience
College education is required. Preference is given to those going to or considering library school.
Relevant experience in customer service, experience with Innovative's Millennium or Sierra platforms and computer skills preferred.
Deadline for Applications: Open Until Filled
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