Job Description:
Due to a growing need for assistance and a change in availability, the Mary E. Bartlett Memorial Library is looking to add a new team member who is personable, enthusiastic, and patron-centric. If this describes YOU, then please read on…
Job Summary
The Library Assistant shall provide services which prioritize patrons by:
• assisting library users of all ages in a confidential, friendly and tactful manner,
• performing circulation duties accurately and timely,
• and professionally maintaining a library environment that is clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing.
Supervision
• Reports to and receives direction from the Library Director and/or the Assistant Director
• Based on the needs and priorities of the day, gives direction and oversees page tasks/duties
Essential Functions
• Follows the Mission Statement and Policies set by the Library Board of Trustees
• Performs circulation duties as the primary responsibility of this position
• Awareness of the needs of the team, i.e., recognizing and volunteering assistance
• Responsibly operates the library in absence of the Library Director/Assistant Director as needed
• Together with the director and assistant director, plan, design, and schedule relevant book displays
• Maintain the library’s organization and cleanliness
• Assist in promoting programs and activities for library users
• Maintain circulation records and reports as required by the Library Director, Assistant Director, and/or other agencies (such as State ILL system)
• Assist with management of the library collection, including inventory and assessing relevancy, condition, and classification of library items
• Serve all library users by assisting with reference questions and when appropriate, empower users by helping them to locate books and/or electronic resources to meet their needs
• Assist with patron needs as able and/or partner with other staff members as needed
• Understand and be able to introduce digital resources to patrons, including the use of the library catalog, website, Libby, Hoopla, etc.
• Retrieve and return books to shelves
• Learn and operate Atriuum, library machines, and other office equipment
• Maintain familiarity with museum passes and the unique attributes of each
• Answer the telephone and direct calls to the proper department
• Process emails and initiate phone calls with professionalism
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, processing library materials, cataloging, and processing Inter-Library Loan transactions as needed
• Perform opening and closing procedures
Job Requirements
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Thorough knowledge of library practices, procedures and techniques
• Working knowledge of the laws, regulations and departmental policies pertaining to library services
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, patrons, and volunteers of all ages and abilities, as well as other organizations (i.e., Friends, Trustees, Town Departments, etc.)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to be flexible and multitask; respond to needs as they arise, work with interruptions, and set/balance priorities
• Establish good rapport and interact tactfully and courteously with people of all ages, both in a group and on a one-to-one basis
• Maintain order
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Work with care and accuracy
Education and Experience:
The above requirements are usually acquired through a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to:
• A Bachelor's Degree with Library and/or Literature credits (preferred)
• Public Library experience (preferred)
Benefits: This position is non-benefited.
Hiring Wage:
This position is part time with an average of 9-18 hours per week to start. Flexible availability is needed, and the right candidate for this job will be able to work days, nights, and 2 Saturdays a month. Starting pay is $15.75 per hour.
Requirements:
Physical Requirements
The physical elements listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Work is performed in the library setting. Employee must have appropriate hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, bend and reach. This may include the use of stairs and occasionally requires moving items using carts, v-carts, and/or a hand truck, both inside and outside the building.
• Regularly lift up to 25 pounds and move or push book carts.
Online Job Description:
https://www.brentwoodlibrarynh.org/about-us.html
Submit an Application/Resume:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter/statement of interest, a resume and contact information of three (3) professional references to Library Director, Janice Wiers at director@brentwoodlibrarynh.org.
Closing Date: 10/31/2023
