Location: Brockton,MA, USA
Job Description:
Position: Library Clerk - Circulation Department (2 positions available)
Location: Brockton Public Library
Date Opened: November 18, 2024
Date Closed: Until Filled
Position Type: Part Time / Union / Benefited
Starting Pay: $16.28 - $18.70 (step system)
Applications for a part-time position (18 hours) of Library Clerk, Circulation, are being accepted for appointment by the Board of Library Trustees. This is a year round position with morning, afternoon, evening and up to three out of four Saturday work assignments. The position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary work period. The position will be compensated in eight step raises (on or after the anniversary of employment).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assists in providing circulation services
* Mends materials
* Checks in and displays periodicals
* Sorts and distributes mail
* Operates audio-visual equipment
* Empties sidewalk drop boxes
* Sets up displays
* Cleans library materials
* Assists patrons in using computer resources
* Inputs data into the OCLN database
* Participates in workshop and training opportunities
* Assists patrons in using microfilm readers and copy machine
* Assists in troubleshooting microfilm readers and copy machine
* Answers the telephone
* Shelf reads collection
* Substitutes in all circulation departments, including the branches, when necessary
* Performs other duties as assigned by designated library supervisor
Requirements:
Qualifications:
* High School Diploma required
* Ability to follow directions and complete work accurately required
* Ability to meet scheduling requirements of library required
* Ability to carry book bags and boxes weighing 30 - 40 pounds
* Basic working knowledge of computers required
* Ability to relate to patrons and staff with professional friendliness, patience, tact and resourcefulness
Benefits:
The position is covered under the terms of the contract with the Brockton Public Library Employees' Association, SEIU, Local 888. Interested applicants should forward a letter of application and resume to: Paul Engle, Library Director, Brockton Public Library, 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 or by email: ...@cobma.us. The City of Brockton requires residency within one year of appointment and must remain a resident for 7 years.
Additional Information:
The City of Brockton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other protected class. The City of Brockton complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the City operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
As a condition of employment, the City of Brockton will conduct a MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check once an offer has been accepted.
If you have Diversity or Equal Opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Eisha George, Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at 508-###-####.
Section 2-110 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton mandates that employees establish residency within the City within one year of hire.
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