Part-Time Library Assistant: Shelving & Public Desk

City of Pittsfield; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Deposit

Free Permitted Parking

Holiday Pay

Vacation / Sick Time (Generic Leave)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Foreign Language Incentive Pay

Opportunities for Professional Develop

Berkshire Athenaeum Employees Assoc. C

Job summary

The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, is seeking part-time Library Assistant I positions. Duties include shelving, pulling holds lists, and back-up desk coverage in Adult and/or Youth Services, with cross-training opportunities.

Responsibilities cover shelving, clerical tasks, customer service, and CW MARS database duties. Evening and weekend hours are scheduled; applicants should be reliable and able to lift light loads.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or within one year of graduation.
• Computer skills or demonstrated ability/aptitude to be trained in this area.
• Demonstrated patience and skill in dealing with general public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak with customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to move light loads (about 20 pounds) from the floor to a position overhead.

Responsibilities

• Shelving of all materials and other associated tasks, such as keeping shelves neat and books in proper order.
• Performs specific tasks assigned by the supervisor, including one time and ongoing projects.
• Answers the telephone, transfers calls, and takes messages.
• Performs computer tasks to maintain and/or manipulate the CW MARS database.
• Mends damaged library materials, including in house repairs and sending materials out to a commercial binder.
• Provides public service desk coverage as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties, including typing and computer word processing, filing, and shelving.
• Uses the department’s audio-visual, office, and/or computer equipment and resources.
• Prepares overdue notices for mailing.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral communication

English fluency

Light lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CW MARS database

Office software

Job description

The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, is seeking part-time Library Assistant I positions. Duties include shelving, pulling holds lists, and back-up desk coverage in Adult and/or Youth Services, with cross-training opportunities.

Responsibilities cover shelving, clerical tasks, customer service, and CW MARS database duties. Evening and weekend hours are scheduled; applicants should be reliable and able to lift light loads.