Substitute Library Assistant
To Provide Fill-in Coverage for Regular Staff
on an As-Needed Basis, 2–19 Hours per Week
Four positions available
$18.73 per hour
Job Availability: Immediately
Duties:
• Performs Circulation, Inter-Library Loan, Readers’ Advisory, Reference functions and Collection Maintenance tasks
• Assists library patrons with the use of the Internet and automated library catalog
• Participates in Collection Development activities, coordinating shelving, shifting, and weeding the collection; works with volunteers
• Performs library opening and closing procedures
• Performs data entry related to book orders, adding and deleting bibliographic records
• Attends training sessions, staff meetings, and regional and consortium library meetings
• Performs other duties as needed
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years’ library experience
• Previous library experience using automated, integrated library network, personal computers, electronic databases, and the Internet preferred
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and be flexible
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Ability to work in a busy customer service environment
• Good interpersonal skills, friendly manner, and strong service orientation
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, procedures, and follow-up capabilities
• Standing, lifting, bending, and stretching to retrieve or reshelve library materials
An equal opportunity / affirmative action employer
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:
Cindy Grove, Library Director
Rockport Public Library
17 School Street
Rockport, MA 01966
Email: cgrove@rockportlibrary.org
Phone: 978-546-6934