Circulation Assistant

The Norton Public Library is seeking a friendly, helpful customer-service oriented person to work at our circulation desk. Desk staff duties include greeting library users and performing all circulation desk activities, answering phone calls, assisting patrons with library resources and technology, and answering directional and other basic questions. Duties also include assisting with collection maintenance, including shelving, shelf reading, cleaning, emptying book drop and searching for items in the collection. This is a part-time non-benefited position. The ideal candidate will have flexibility, dependability and be detailed-oriented.

16.5 hours per week including evening hours and being part of Saturday rotation. Saturday hours are additional to the regular schedule.

Hours: Tuesday 9-2:30, Thursday 2:30-7:30, Friday 9-3. (Saturday hours 9-3.)

Qualifications

Computer skills and an ability to master the library’s automated library system is crucial. Library user and experience with the SAILS network catalog a plus. Proven public service skills and ability and desire to work effectively with patrons of diverse backgrounds with a wide variety of needs and abilities.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary$17.13  / hour

Closing Date

Open until filled

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and application* to:

Amanda Viana

Norton Public Library

68 E. Main St.

Norton, MA 02766

Or email [email protected]

*Visit www.nortonlibrary.org/employment for application