Part-Time Library Assistant Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; North Adams

Part-Time Library Assistant (2 positions), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (North Adams)

MCLA seeks two Part-Time Library Assistants to join us in providing access to library services, collections, and facilities on a small, residential liberal arts college campus. Core job duties include staffing the front desk; circulating library materials; answering basic informational, directional, and policy questions in a variety of modalities; gathering data and monitoring conditions in the library facility; assisting with collections maintenance;

opening and closing the building; referring specialized questions to librarians and other campus service providers; and participating in ongoing and special projects. This is a fully on-site position in North Adams, MA (northern Berkshire County).

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience working directly with the public in a library, customer service/retail, or similar environment.
• Proficient in basic office software, hardware, and applications, including Microsoft Office, Windows hardware and operating system, online communication tools, and printers/scanners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in the library field via employment, internship, volunteering, and/or coursework in a library science program.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully as part of a diverse community.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Strong self-motivation and a proactive approach to work.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a collaborative environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work regularly assigned shifts as scheduled.

Physical Demands: Routine work requires the following, with or without accommodation.

• Moving between and throughout the floors of the building.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at will.
• Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Reaching overhead and at/below shoulder level.
• Pushing and pulling doors and book carts.
• Keyboarding.
• Gross and fine manipulation of objects.
• Understanding and distinguishing speech and other sounds.
• Near and far visual acuity.

Part Time

NA

$17.50/hour

All applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, online application and 3 professional references in order to be considered for these positions. For more information and to apply, please visit the full job posting.

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