Library Technician, Kingston Public Library (Kingston)
Position: LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
Salary: Grade 2 KTEU Clerical FY26 $22.31 - $29.00/hr
Hours: T, W, Th 3:15P-8:15P, SAT 11A-3P (19/hrs a week)
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree; coursework in library science preferred; two years of related responsible experience in a
library, educational or office setting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Working knowledge of library procedures and operations. Knowledge of basic reference and
cataloging procedures. Willingness to learn book repair and processing techniques. Board general knowledge.
Ability: Ability to create congenial atmosphere and work with a broad range of people. Ability to plan, organize
and implement programs. Ability to adapt to a wide range of responsibilities.
Skill: Strong oral communication skills. Strong public relations skills.
CORI certification is required as a condition of employment.
Essential Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to the position.)
Charges and discharges books and materials at the circulation desk; registers new patrons; answers telephone;
handles requests for reserves and interlibrary loans; prepares overdue notices; keeps daily, monthly and yearly
circulation records for professional and town reports.
Provides basic reference assistance to library patrons; assists children and students with assignments and in
finding materials. Assists in the processing of materials for shelving; may maintain records of acquisitions and circulation statistics;
processes new books; checks invoice, pulls order cards; types book pocket, card spine label and shelf card;
replaces books on shelves according to categories; notifies Library Director of lost and damaged books and
recommends replacement.
Catalogs and enters new materials onto the library database.
Assists the Director with record keeping and processing of invoices, receipts and statistics.
Assists in the training of new employees and volunteers; assists in organizing volunteers, and supervises
volunteers in performing any functions to aid the library staff.
Performs Reader’s Advisory services.
Makes recommendations for acquisitions; becomes familiar with new acquisitions and library collection; reads
both professional literature and titles featured in fiction, nonfiction, and children’s areas of library.
Checks and investigates overdue materials, sending post cards, letters, bills and making phone calls as necessary;
assigns fines; performs miscellaneous typing and filing; shelves library materials; reads shelves and maintains
collection in proper order; uses photocopier.
Maintains library equipment and facility; assists with the security of the library; keeps department in order.
Arranges displays and special collections; plans signs and posters to make the library more accessible to the
public; attends staff meetings and assists with special projects.
Attends classes and workshops related to library responsibilities.
Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.
Supervision Required:
Works under the general supervision of the Library Director; supervised by the Children’s Librarian, the Teen
and Emerging Technology Librarian, or the Reference Librarian when working in those departments.
Performs a variety of well-defined functions in accordance with established procedures, requiring judgment and
initiative in completing department functions and in dealing with library patrons.
May supervise library volunteers.
Job Environment:
Work is performed under typical library conditions; may be required to work evening and/or weekend hours.
Operates computer and other standard office and library equipment.
Makes constant contact with the general public, requiring courtesy and discretion in providing assistance, and
other library services.
Errors could result in lower standards of library service and adverse public relations.
Physical and Mental Requirements
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 position’s essential
functions.
Light physical effort generally required to perform functions under normal office conditions. Intermittent
standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, climbing and similar activity related to library work and minor
custodial work. Position requires the ability to operate a keyboard.
Definition:
Paraprofessional, clerical and direct service work relating to the daily operations of the Kingston Public Library;
all other work as required.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is
subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
External applicants – application review to start September 10, 2025, if no internal hire
To view the full job description please visit the Town of Kingston Employment Page. Qualified applicants should
complete the Town of Kingston employment application found on the Town website under Human Resources
and submit their résumé. Hiring rate considerations of experience and internal equity. Application materials
can be emailed to personnel@KingstonMA.gov, mailed to the Town of Kingston Town House Attn: Human
Resources, or hand delivered. The position is accepting external applications but may close at anytime after the
external application review date.
The Town of Kingston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Women and underrepresented applicants encouraged.
Qualifications
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
NA
Salary
$22.31 / hourClosing Date
How to Apply
External applicants – application review to start September 10, 2025, if no internal hire.
To view the full job description please visit the Town of Kingston Employment Page. Qualified applicants should
complete the Town of Kingston employment application found on the Town website under Human Resources
and submit their résumé. Hiring rate considerations of experience and internal equity. Application materials
can be emailed to personnel@KingstonMA.gov, mailed to the Town of Kingston Town House Attn: Human
Resources, or hand delivered. The position is accepting external applications but may close at any time after the
external application review date.
Posted
2025-09-02 | Quick link to this job