Library Assistant - Youth Services

Overview

Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, is seeking to fill the part-time position of Library Assistant I. The Library Assistant performs routine library duties in a public service area of the library, primarily shelving, pulling holds lists, and providing back-up desk coverage. This position involves intermittent hours working in the Youth Services Department with the possibility of cross-training for the Adult Circulation Department  current staffing need is to cover four hours per week:
Saturdays, 11am-3pm.

• Shelving of all materials and other associated tasks, such as keeping shelves neat and books in proper order
• Performs specific tasks assigned by the supervisor, including one-time and ongoing projects
• Answers the telephone, transfers calls, and takes messages
• Performs computer tasks to maintain and/or manipulate the CW MARS database (searching CW MARS, entering patron information, charging/discharging transactions)
• Mends damaged library materials, including in-house repairs and sending materials out to a commercial binder
• Provides public service desk coverage as assigned
• Performs clerical duties, including typing and computer word processing, filing, and shelving
• Uses the department's audio-visual, office, and/or computer equipment and resources
• Prepares overdue notices for mailing
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent or within one year of graduation
• Computer skills or demonstrated ability/aptitude to be trained in this area
• Demonstrated patience and skill in dealing with the general public
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak with customers or employees of the organization
• Ability to communicate fluently in English
• Ability to move light loads (about 20 pounds) from the floor to a position overhead