Senior Library Assistant, Adams Street, Boston Public Library (Boston)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public library in Boston is seeking a Senior Library Assistant to support patrons and manage library materials. The role involves greeting visitors, processing library transactions, and maintaining collections. Ideal candidates will possess good interpersonal skills and attention to detail, ensuring a welcoming environment for all library users.

Qualifications

• CORI check required.
• Boston residency required.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs library patrons.
• Charges and discharges books and materials.
• Maintains library collections and equipment.

Skills

Good Oral Skills

Tact in Dealing with People

Good Judgment

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Windows Software

Job description

Senior Library Assistant, Adams Street, Boston Public Library (Boston)

Overview:
Brief job description (essential functions of the job):

Class Specifications:

Includes library assistants working in the branch libraries whose duties involve the following: greeting and directing patrons, registration of borrowers, charging and discharging of books and other materials, maintaining the book and other materials collections, maintaining/troubleshooting equipment, typing/word processing, and filing.
Responsibilities:
Typical Duties:

Under the direction of the Branch Librarian or ranking staff member, and in accordance with standard policies and practices, performs any or all of the following:

Greets and directs library patrons in person and over the phone, providing simple direction and information.
Gives out and interprets BPL policies and procedures in a professional and courteous manner.
Identifies and refers problems to their supervisor.
Charges and discharges books and other materials, as well as receives and records fines.
Interviews applicants for library cards and verifies identification.
Prepares periodicals for circulation and maintains the periodical collection.
Books museum passes.
Receives and routes requests, including basic interlibrary loan requests, maintains reserve shelf, handles send item list.
Receives, sorts, shelves, verifies, delivers, mends, and bar-codes books, and traces records and searches shelves for books not properly accounted for.
Assists in maintaining bulletin boards and exhibition cases.
Typing/word processing simple forms and records.
Compiles basic statistical records.
Operates and provides basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, e.g., turning on and off, cleaning, filling with paper, and replacing toner cartridges.
Uses and assists patrons in the basic use of a variety of library owned technological equipment, e.g. photocopier, public computer signup systems, audiovisual equipment.
Sorts and routes U.S. Mail.
Attends training when directed.
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
Education: High school graduate or GED.
Experience: None required.
Tact in dealing with people; good oral skills; ability to work cooperatively with staff; demeanor appropriate to the workplace.
Competency in the use of personal computers and Windows software sufficient to meet the tasks of the position.
Good judgment, tact in dealing with people, dependability, good attendance, and punctuality record.
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/LA-3

Hours per week: 35
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