Library Services Assistant Jobs in Pawtucket, RI

Category: Brockton Public Library

Locations: Brockton, MA

Salary: $19.70 - $24.89 (per hour)

The position will be compensated in eight step raises to be awarded annually on the anniversary date of employment.

Bargaining Unit: Library Union - SEIU, Local 888

Reports To: Administration Department, Library Director

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Schedule: Part-time position (24 hours per week) - This is a year-round position with morning, afternoon and evening hours.

The Library Assistant/Delivery Person performs a variety of library duties inside and outside library premises. The role is integral to resource sharing between the Brockton library branches and the Old Colony Library Network. Additionally, the Library Assistant/Delivery will assist patrons with traditional library services and carry out Project Outreach deliveries within the city.

Essential Functions:

• Operates the library delivery vehicle in delivering library materials among the libraries and other delivery locations
• Assists in providing circulation services
• Closes and secures building
• Provides security for staff, patrons and building during evening hours
• Photocopies materials for library use
• Inputs data into the OCLN database
• Mends materials
• Empties sidewalk drop boxes
• Cleans library materials
• Participates in workshop and training opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned by a designated library supervisor

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred
• Must possess valid Massachusetts driver's license
• Ability to operate library delivery van required
• Ability to carry book bags and boxes weighing 30 - 40 pounds
• 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

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.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Brockton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other protected class or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator, Eisha George, Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at (508) 897-6439.

As a condition of employment, the City of Brockton will conduct a comprehensive background check review which includes a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI), once an offer has been accepted.

Section 2-110 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton mandates that employees establish residency within the City within one year of hire.

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