Library Assistant

Library Jobline; Marion (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion, MA is seeking a part-time library assistant to fulfill essential functions at the main desk, assist patrons with catalogs, and manage materials. The role includes basic technical support, reader’s advisory, and maintaining orderly shelves.

The position requires strong communication, multitasking, and computer skills, with preferences for prior library or customer service experience. Schedule is evenings and weekends with opportunities for additional hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Computer experience required; library experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred; library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist at the main desk with circulation: check in/out, renewals, fines, reservations, and patron registrations.
• Aid patrons in using online catalogs and locating materials; explain library rules.
• Operate and troubleshoot library equipment and basic computer systems.
• Provide reader’s advisory and basic reference assistance.
• Shelve materials and maintain order on shelves; uphold privacy and confidentiality.
• Follow opening/closing procedures; perform related tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Computer experience

Customer service

Job description

The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion, MA is seeking a part-time library assistant to fulfill these essential functions:

Provides library customer service at the main desk: checks materials in and out, renews materials; inspects materials for damage and assesses charges; reserves items; and registers new patrons.

Assists patrons in use of on-line computer catalogs; helps to locate materials; explains library rules and regulations.

Operates computers and computer equipment: enters data, modifies records, accesses files, and operates copy machines.

Provides basic technical support and troubleshooting.

Provides reader’s advisory and basic ready reference assistance.

Shelves materials; ensuring materials on shelves are in order.

Maintains patron privacy and confidentiality.

Fulfills opening and closing procedures.

Ability to bend and lift up to 25 pounds.

Performs related tasks as needed.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

The position is 18 hours per week with the following schedule: Tuesday 4:00pm-8:00pm, Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm. There are opportunities to fill in additional hours as needed.

Additional Info & Requirements

Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively and deal courteously with the public and colleagues.

Ability to prioritize and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Computer experience required.

Customer service experience is preferred.

Library experience is preferred.