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Technical Services Assistant, Abbot Public Library (Marblehead)

The newly renovated Abbot Public Library in Marblehead seeks a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Technical Services Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time position within the Marblehead Municipal Employees Union (MMEU), Grade 3, offering 37.5 hours per week. The schedule includes one evening per week and one Saturday every four weeks.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Technical Services Supervisor, the Technical Services Assistant plays a crucial role in expanding our circulating collection. This position is responsible for the complete lifecycle of library materials from acquisition to initial cataloging, ensuring new resources are readily available to our patrons. In addition, this role contributes to public service by assisting with circulation duties across various desks, providing a well-rounded experience within a dynamic library environment. If you're a proactive individual with a passion for libraries and a knack for organization, we encourage you to apply!


Duties and Responsibilities

As the Technical Services Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Materials Acquisition: Ordering all circulating materials for the library using both online and traditional vendor sources. Independently sourcing materials from alternative vendors when standard options are unavailable.

Receiving and Cataloging Prep: Receiving orders, uploading invoices using NOBLE’s Evergreen acquisitions system, and working with purchase orders to create temporary bibliographic MARC records for new items.

Material Processing: Preparing new materials for shelving in the collection, which includes set-up for all material types, creating labels, and packaging.

Interlibrary Loan Support: Assisting with managing interlibrary loan requests and preparing outgoing materials from the collection.

Circulation and Public Service: Performing all duties of a Library Assistant, including circulation tasks, handling phone inquiries, and reserving materials.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to twenty pounds and move a full library cart to different locations within the library building.

Other Duties: Performing other duties of a similar nature and complexity as directed or as necessary for the efficient operation of the library.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience: A minimum of two years of similar library experience.

Skills & Attributes:

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Proven capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

A warm, positive, and service-oriented attitude towards library users.

$978.72 - $1,194.04 per week

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary Range

$978.72 - $1,194.04  / week

Salary Notes

In 8 steps

Closing Date

July 15, 2025

How to Apply

To apply, click here, or see the Town of Marblehead website for more information.

Posted

2025-06-13 |  Quick link to this job