Library Assistant I-Multiple Departments

• Job Description** 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 Adult or Youth Services Department with the

possibility of cross-training. These intermittent hours may fluctuate

from zero to nineteen hours per week. **The current staffing need is to

cover Saturdays, 9am-1pm (Adult Circulation) and Saturdays, 11am-3pm

(Youth Services).** **Responsibilities** - Shelving of all materials and

other associated tasks, such as keeping shelves neat, keeping 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

database, 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 **Qualifications** - 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 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