Library Associate – Circulation Department, Newbury Town Library (Newbury)
Summary:
The Library Associate position in the Circulation Department provides direct services to the public at an exceptional level. They aid the Head of Circulation with running the main circulation desk including maintaining patron accounts, creating displays, and overseeing the transit of materials between libraries.
All employees of the Newbury Town Library are expected to continually strive to maintain the highest standards of professional behavior, to understand and uphold the ALA Code of Ethics and to conduct themselves in accordance with these standards at all times when on the job or when representing the library. Employees are expected to adhere to and to uphold the ALA Freedom to Read Statement, the Library bill of Rights and the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
This is a benefitted, union position for 20 hours a week
Duties and Responsibilities:
Use library automated circulation system to circulate materials to library users including checking materials in and out, processing reserves/holds, registering borrowers, and collecting fines and fees.
Provide prompt and courteous assistance to all patrons regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services in person, over the phone, and via email.
Participate in the purchasing and maintenance over an assigned collection.
Catalog materials using our automated library system in accordance with the standards set by the Merrimack Valley Library Consoritum.
Work with the Information Assistant on our home delivery services.
Perform reference services, provide referrals, and reader advisory services as needed.
Shelve library materials; maintain reading areas and displays in a neat organized manner; read shelves to maintain materials in appropriate locations and order.
Assist with marketing and social media as needed.
Represent the library at network and community events as needed.
Staff all desks as needed.
Assist in the opening and closing procedures of the library.
Other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:
Knowledge of library principles, practices, services, laws, and ethics.
Strong commitment to excellent customer service and a desire to meet and serve the community.
Ability to work well with other staff members and to lead by example.
Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and independent judgment in often-changing situations.
Experience with common office equipment and applications
Experience working in a public library preferred.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Education and/or Certification Required:
High School diploma or GED Certificate required, two years or more of college is desirable.
Mental Skills and Demands:
Reading Verbal Communication
Detailed Work Written Communication
Confidentiality Multiple Concurrent Tasks
Problem Solving Moderate Computer Use
Physical Demands:
Work is performed primarily indoors, under some stress. Requires lifting up to 25lbs., shevling books on bottom and top shelves (with the aid of a stool if necessary), and the ability to stand for up to 4 hours while serving the public.
Sitting, Speaking, Listening
Special Work Conditions:
Part-time including evening and weekend hours as required.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
NA
Salary Range
$16.71 - $25.90 / hourSalary Notes
Benefits Eligible
Closing Date
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to: hhart@newburylibrary.org or send to:
Newbury Town Library
Attn: Library Director
0 Lunt Street
Byfield, MA 01922
For a full job description, please visit:
https://www.townofnewbury.org
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Posted
2025-11-07 | Quick link to this job