Library Assistant

Master’s in Library Science students encouraged to apply

Title:                     Library Assistant

Location:             Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell, MA)

Position Type:   Temporary

Start date:          February 10, 2025

End date:            April 12, 2025

Schedule:             

Full-time 35 hours a week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon, Tu, Th, Fri, and Wed 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Pay Rate:            $26.50 - $31.00 per hour, based on experience.

CORI:                   Required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be

assigned throughout and at various locations within the Public Library Building.

• 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:
  • online public access catalogs, CD ROM's, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 

essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Library Science. Master’s in Library Science students encouraged to apply.

Commitment to serving a diverse urban population is required.

Knowledge of computers and database entry preferred.

Language Skills 

Applicants with skills in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Khmer and other languages present in Lowell are encouraged to apply. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, step up into vehicle; 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.

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