Part-Time Library Assistant
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.
Hours:
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.
Qualifications and Compensation:
- 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.
Minimum of a High School diploma required. Associates degree or higher is preferred.
The rate of pay is $16/hour.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to the library’s Executive Director, Kayla King, at kking@sailsinc.org.
Part-Time Young Adult Librarian
The part time Young Adult Librarian will provide a full range of library services to the patrons of the Elizabeth Taber Library, with a focus on tweens and teens. Specific services will include programming, collection development, and readers advisory.
The YA librarian is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive programming schedule for the benefit of tweens and teens, including evening and weekend activities.
- Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Provides general circulation desk duties
- Engages with makerspace and provides makerspace training to all interested patrons
- Manages teen volunteer program including recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers
- Lends support to our children’s department when needed for programming and department planning
- Maintains an engaging and safe environment for children and teens
- Develops, organizes, and maintains young adult collections. Analyzes collections for development needs. Reads, reviews, and select books and other material for purchase
- Advocates for youth and youth services with schools and other community agencies and provides community outreach to serve youth.
- Attends professional library conferences, seminars and network committees; reads professional literature; attends and participates in staff meeting discussions.
- Compiles, reviews, and interprets statistical data regarding use of youth services. Prepares regular management reports for review by the director.
- Participates in all aspects of the library’s planning process to represent and support youth services.
- Develops Young Adult Summer Reading Program, including reading programs and active programming elements
Qualifications and Compensation:
MLIS or equivalent experience preferred, experience planning and implementing youth programming preferred.
This is a part time position, 16-18 hours a week including at least one evening a week, and occasional Saturdays. The starting salary is $20/hour.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to the library’s Executive Director, Kayla King, at kking@sailsinc.org.