LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT

MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY JOBS

Part-time Library Assistant
Hours: Day, evening and weekend shifts.
Part-time 8- 20 hours a week
Hourly wage: TBD
 
Essential Job Functions
Performs variety of library duties including but not limited to:
  • Works at circulation desk, checking materials in and out, processing financial transactions, and registering library borrowers using an automated library system.
  • Answers library telephone, assisting borrowers with circulation related needs.
  • Assist users in operating machines such as photocopiers, fax, scanners, computers, tablets, and smartphones
  • Responsible for accuracy in library user records; maintaining strict confidentiality of operations and records as dictated by the Library Privacy Act
  • Shelve books, empty book drop box.
  • May be assigned to interlibrary loan, cataloging requests or technical service area as needed.
  • Navigate website to obtain information on library and city events and services.
  • Assisting with programs.
  • Assisting patrons with computer, printers and photocopy machine.
 
Job Requirements
Required knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change.
  • Positive, friendly and a sense of humor.
  • Ability to serve library patrons efficiently and effectively.
  • Proficient with computers, internet browsers, and MS Office.
  • Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
  • Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds; sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, push or pull wheeled carts, use a telephone.
  • Enjoy working with the public.
  • Experience with CARL.X integrated library system preferred

Hourly, non-exempt, at-will employment status. No benefits offered

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Kathleen Dimond at [email protected]