Position: Senior Library Assistant
Newton Free Library Technical Services Department

The Newton Free Library, recognized as one of the best public libraries in the nation, is seeking an applicant to join our team as a part-time Senior Library Assistant. This is a great opportunity to see how a Technical Services Department works in a busy public library. 15 hours per week (no nights or weekends). We request a commitment of at least a year.

Primary responsibilities:
Unpack AV materials checking against packing lists and contacting vendors in case of discrepancies
Classify AV materials assigning Newton Free Library specific Dewey call numbers to AV items
Process AV materials; barcoding, creating and affixing call # labels, informational labels and reinforcing packaging when necessary
Attach AV items to our database using our online Cataloging module (Innovative)
Additional responsibilities as directed by the Supervisor of Technical Services

Qualifications:
Those who have completed a basic cataloging class will be the best candidates for this opportunity. Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces software or another integrated library system helpful but not essential.

Additional Qualifications: Bachelors Degree required. Must be capable of lifting 40 pounds.

Salary = $ 15.60 per hour

Send resume to:
mbuglio@minlib.net
No phone calls please.

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