Children's Department Library Assistant (Part-Time)

The Boyden Library is seeking an applicant for the part-time, non-benefitted position of Library Assistant in the Children’s Department. This position is responsible for direct customer service at the Children’s desk and performs duties in the technical services and programming areas of the Children’s Department.

This position includes hours three days a week – including one shift per week with evening hours, alternating Friday/Saturday schedule, and one Sunday a month (November – April).

• Performs all circulation duties including but not limited to: checking materials in and out, searching for materials, placing patron holds, new patron registration, collecting fines and fees, preparing materials for transit, and other related patron services

• Provides basic reference and readers’ advisory service to patrons; interprets library policies and procedures to the public

• Receives materials and verifies packing information and report materials not received

• Processes all Children’s materials including books, periodicals kits, puppets, and audio-visual materials; prepares new materials for circulation

• Evaluates, mends and repairs all Children’s materials

• Assists with staff and volunteer training

• Performs ongoing story times and assists with other Children’s programs

• Works collaboratively to improve department practices and procedures

• Performs other related duties as required

• High school diploma, minimum

• Public or school library experience preferred

• Knowledge of Children’s material desirable

• Experience with automated library systems and personal computers preferred

Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, speak and hear; uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Able to reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files and other common office objects. Employee may be required to stoop, bend and lift or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges; requires ability to read documents and use a computer.

Work is performed under typical office conditions; noise level is quiet to moderate; work is subject to seasonal fluctuations and administrative deadlines.

Operates computer, microfilm reader, facsimile machine, copier, scanner, and other standard office equipment. Has contact with town employees and officials, Library Board of Trustees, vendors, and the public. Has access to patron information.