PT Library Assistant - Circulation Dept.

Category:Brockton Public Library

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Department:Library

Locations:Brockton, MA

Type:Part-time

Position ID:198000

About City of Brockton:

For nearly 200 years Brockton has retained its distinctive character as a complete community, and benefits from its role in the regional economy. It has excellent transportation access that links employment, employees, education, and services. While other communities in the Greater Boston area have become very expensive places to live or to conduct business, Brockton provides a high-quality alternative that is relatively affordable to all.

Brockton provides the benefits that arise from a culturally diverse population and the diversity of its employment base. This is a complete city - with its diverse places to work, study, shop, and live. The neighborhoods are compact, walkable, and endowed with a solid stock of housing. It has a remarkably varied and extensive network of open spaces, cultural and civic institutions. 

Job Description:

SALARY: $19.70 - $24.89 / hourly

Commensurate with experience. Step Salary System to be awarded annually on the anniversary date of hire and would typically start at Step 1. Please note the salary range indicated is firm.

Bargaining Unit: Library - SEIU / Local 888

REPORTS TO: Head Circulation Services Librarian

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

SCHEDULE:

This is a part-time (24 hours per week) year round position with morning, afternoon, evening and up to three out of four Saturday work assignments. The position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary work period. The position will be compensated in eight step raises (on or after the anniversary of employment).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Provides full range of circulation services: charges, renews, reserves, and shelves library materials; issues library cards; processes overdue notices and reports
• Accepts and/or processes inter-library loan requests
• Gives directional information
• Assists librarian in providing reference and reader's advisory services to patrons
• Assists librarian in working with community agencies and groups to extend library services to groups that are under-utilizing library resources
• Assists patrons using computer resources
• Prints and responds to reports from OCLN
• Inputs data into the OCLN database
• Participates in workshop and training opportunities
• Assists patrons in using microfilm readers and copy machine
• Assists in troubleshooting microfilm readers and copy machine
• Answers telephone inquiries
• Shelf reads collection
• Substitutes in all circulation departments, including the branches, when necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned by a designated library supervisor

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred
• Basic working knowledge of computers required
• Willingness and ability to learn new procedures quickly and thoroughly
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently
• Ability to meet scheduling requirements of library required
• Ability to relate to patrons and staff with professional friendliness, patience, tact and resourcefulness
• Ability to converse in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Creole or another language spoken by one of Brockton's linguistic minority communities desirable
• Ability to support and create a welcoming culture of diversity, equity and inclusion amongst diverse audiences, including department staff, elected officials, and the public

Additional Information:

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the City of Brockton, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.