Saturday Library Assistant, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library (Hamilton)

Saturday Library Assistant, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library (Hamilton)

The Saturday Library Assistant provides accurate and high-quality service within the Library at the circulation desk. Essential duties include:

1. Provide positive, courteous service to the public in a team-oriented environment to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
2. Assist at the Circulation Desk, including checking materials in and out to patrons, answering the telephone and directing calls, and registering new borrowers.
3. Assist patrons with copier and fax machine.
4. Assist patrons in locating materials in the library and answer patron questions.
5. Handle overdue and billing notices while maintaining the highest level of patron confidentiality.
6. Reserve and distribute museum passes using online software.
7. Handle, process and organize reserve requests and interlibrary loan items.
8. Shelve library materials and maintain proper order in collection by reading shelves.
9. Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited two or four-year college preferred.
One or more years of relevant experience within a public library system or customer service environment.
Experience with internet/browsers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office necessary.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain good public relations and deal with members of the public in a pleasant and courteous manner.
Ability to prioritize tasks.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary

$18.99/hour

Salary Notes

Approximately every other Saturday and occasional on call hours.

Closing Date

Open until filled.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume to Library Director Kim Butler by email at kbutler@hwlibrary.org.

Posted

2024-12-18