Substitute Library Assistant 1/Substitute Library Assistant 1 MLS

Substitute part time, non-union position; up to 19 hours per week with no benefits or regularly scheduled hours; must have evening 5:00-9:00pm and weekend availability.

DUTIES Provides circulation services to adults and children, including checking library materials in and out, reserving books, and answers telephone inquiries.

Provides reference services including answering inquiries, basic technical assistance, reserving and checking out museum passes, and provides printing, faxing and copying assistance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED Ability to communicate orally and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and co-workers.  Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with patrons in a busy urban environment.  Ability to arrange materials in alphabetical and numerical order quickly and accurately; ability to check and verify information and to maintain records.

Prior customer service experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate and be mobile in the building.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The work environment is usually quiet, except for the Children's Room.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary Range$18.45 - $18.91  / hour

Salary Notes

MLIS hourly rate is $19.48-$19.96; Sunday pay rate is time plus 50%.

Closing Date

1/10/2025

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Jim Riordan, Assistant Director Salem Public Library 370 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970

 [email protected]