Library Assistant

City of Lowell

Pollard Memorial Library

Job Title

Library Assistant – Part-Time

Department

Pollard Memorial Library

Reports To

Director, Asst. Director, Coordinators, and any other designated personnel

Wage

$19.9334/hour

Hours

17 hours per week, may include day, evening, and Saturday hours.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine acquisitions, cataloging and processing tasks.
• Provides reference and reader's advisory assistance to library users; assists in use of various services, including but not limited to:
  • On-line public access catalogs, CD ROMs, micro-form readers, and similar technology.
• Directs the activities of the library pages.
• Performs all tasks related to circulation and inventory of library materials to users; maintains database.
• Assists in planning and executing all phases of children's/adult programming.
• Processes reserve requests for library materials and pursues via computer links with appropriate databases as needed.
• Maintains non-print materials and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university.
• Commitment to serving a diverse urban population required.
• Knowledge of computers and database entry preferred.

Language Skills

• Individuals with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply (English/Spanish or English/Khmer).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to library patrons.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and recent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Application Process

Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal: City of Lowell Job Portal

Diversity and Inclusion

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.

The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability.

EOE/AA/504 Employer

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