Senior Library Assistant (Branch) at City of Boston

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Library Management, Typing, Word Processing, Equipment Maintenance, Statistical Record Keeping, Problem Solving, Communication, Detail Orientation, Dependability, Punctuality, Teamwork, Technology Assistance, Bilingual Skills, Interlibrary Loan Management, Public Interaction

Industry

Fundraising

Description

Overview Class Specifications: Includes library assistants working in the branch libraries whose duties involve the following: greeting and directing patrons, registration of borrowers, charging and discharging of books and other materials, maintaining the book and other materials collections, maintaining/troubleshooting equipment, typing/word processing, and filing. Responsibilities Typical Duties: Under the direction of the Branch Librarian or ranking staff member, and in accordance with standard policies and practices, performs any or all of the following: Greets and directs library patrons in person and over the phone, providing simple directions and information. Gives out and interprets BPL policies and procedures in a professional and courteous manner. Identifies and refers problems to their supervisor. Charges and discharges books and other materials, as well as receives and records fines. Interviews applicants for library cards and verifies identification. Prepares periodicals for circulation and maintains the periodical collection. Book museum passes. Receives and routes requests, including basic interlibrary loan requests, maintains the reserve shelf, and handles send item list. Receives, sorts, shelves, verifies, delivers, mends, and bar-codes books, and traces records and searches shelves for books not properly accounted for. Assists in maintaining bulletin boards and exhibition cases. Typing/word processing simple forms and records. Compiles basic statistical records. Operates and provides basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, e.g., turning on and off, cleaning, filling with paper, and replacing toner cartridges. Uses and assists patrons in the basic use of a variety of library-owned technological equipment, e.g., photocopier, public computer signup systems, audiovisual equipment. Sorts and routes U.S. Mail. Attends training when directed. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Entrance Qualifications Education: High school graduate or GED. Experience: None required. Good oral skills, ability to work cooperatively with staff, and demeanor appropriate to the workplace. Competency in the use of personal computers and Windows software is sufficient to meet the tasks of the position. Tact in dealing with people, dependability, good attendance, and punctuality record. A typing test will be given - speed: 30 wpm. Spanish, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Arabic, and/or Russian languages are desirable. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston. BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/LA-3 Hours per week: 35

Responsibilities

The Senior Library Assistant greets and directs library patrons, manages the circulation of books and materials, and assists with various library operations. They also maintain collections, troubleshoot equipment, and provide basic technology assistance to patrons.