Library Assistant

  • Library: Waldoboro Public Library
  • Town: Waldoboro
  • Library Type: Public
  • Position Type: Non-MLS
  • Deadline: Open until filled

Description, How to Apply, and Contact:

This position divides responsibilities between work at the circulation desk, around the library, and in the office. This means learning library procedures, including circulation and technical duties. Customer service is a major aspect of the position. Strong computer skills are required. The employee must be able to comply with library policies on patron confidentiality, public access to computers, and the code of service.

Additional duties will include handling overdues and interlibrary loan requests, and processing new library materials. Technology skills such as Internet searching, word processing, email, entering database records, and basic computer troubleshooting will be necessary in this position. Prior library experience is preferred.

Job Requirements:

  1. Learn library procedures and skills from staff, be able to teach same.
  2. Be able to work independently.
  3. Communicate well with the public and staff. Excellent public service skills are essential.
  4. Demonstrate neat work habits, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  5. Present a professional work appearance.
  6. Apply technology skills: word processing, Internet access, and circulation system.

Job Duties:

  1. Handle coverage of the circulation desk: Check materials in/out, register new patrons, help patrons locate materials and information, find answers to reference questions, provide reader's advisory, shelve books, help patrons with photocopier and computers.
  2. Handle interlibrary loan requests: place the requests with lending libraries, process and de-process the borrowed books, package and return borrowed books, keep records of the transactions.
  3. Keep track of overdues, including contacting and billing patrons, maintaining records, and adjusting patron and catalog records accordingly. Alert the director to special problems.
  4. Help supervise volunteers.
  5. Occasionally serve as senior staff in charge of building (when working with a volunteer).
  6. Shelve library materials and shelf-read.
  7. Help with acquisitions including processing new materials. Help with withdrawing weeded materials.
  8. Process, rotate and withdraw periodical materials
  9. Help with maintaining forms on hand, making up new ones when necessary.
  10. Assist in seeing that library rules of conduct are observed by asking library users to observe rules of conduct that are not being followed, and by informing the director when necessary.
  11. Attend staff meetings. Attends workshops, meetings and conferences as appropriate.
  12. Help staff with children's programs (or run them, if interested).
  13. Perform other library duties as needed.
  14. This position reports to the Library Director.

Qualifications:

  1. A degree in Library Science is desired or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities preferred.
  2. An associate's degree is required, a bachelor's is preferred.
  3. Computer proficiency is required.
  4. Attention to detail and an aptitude for learning library skills.
  5. Professional, friendly manner and appearance.
  6. Must be able to carry books, reach overhead shelves, and lift boxes of materials.

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to: cathrina.skov@waldoboro.lib.me.us or mail to: Waldoboro Public Library, Cathrina Skov, P.O. Box 768, Waldoboro, ME 04572.

Salary: Salary: $17.75 -18.20 per hour, commensurate with experience

Website: www.waldoborolibrary.org/

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