What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Technician position at Town of Amherst?
AMHERST Library Technician The Library Technician welcomes visitors of
all ages and backgrounds to all three Amherst Public Library locations
(i.e., The Jones, Munson Memorial, and North Amherst Libraries). In
their assigned area (i.e., Borrower, Young Adult, Youth, or Branch
Services), the Technician provides courteous and friendly assistance in
the use of the Library and Library technology; performs computer-based
tasks related to loaning Library materials; and maintains patron
borrowing records. Must be able to work evening and weekend shifts. The
required schedules are as follows: Schedule 1 (19.5 hours per week at
the Jones Library) - Saturday 1:00pm-5:15pm - Sunday 1:00pm-5:15pm -
Monday 9:00am-5:30pm - Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm Schedule 2 (18.5 hours per
week at Munson Memorial Library) - Tuesday 1:30pm-5:30pm - Wednesday
1:45pm-7:30pm - Thursday 1:30am-5:30pm - Saturday 8:30am-1:15pm MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent, PLUS one (1) to three
combination of education and experience. Knowledge of public library
practices and procedures. Ability to work with alphabetical and numeric
organization. Knowledge of information tools, and an understanding of
the changing service environment. Excellent technology skills. Strong
attention to detail. Experience working in a customer service capacity
with people of differing ages and backgrounds; Proficient customer
service skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills;
ability to communicate with cultural competence. Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations. Ability to work
well as a part of a team and maintain effective work relationships with
co-workers and the general public. Availability to work weekday,
evening, and weekend shifts. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge about,
and interest in, reading and literature. Bilingual capabilities. For
all ages and backgrounds to all three Amherst Public Library locations
(i.e., The Jones, Munson Memorial, and North Amherst Libraries). In
their assigned area (i.e., Borrower, Young Adult, Youth, or Branch
Services), the Technician provides courteous and friendly assistance in
the use of the Library and Library technology; performs computer-based
tasks related to loaning Library materials; and maintains patron
borrowing records. Must be able to work evening and weekend shifts. The
required schedules are as follows: Schedule 1 (19.5 hours per week at
the Jones Library) - Saturday 1:00pm-5:15pm - Sunday 1:00pm-5:15pm -
Monday 9:00am-5:30pm - Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm Schedule 2 (18.5 hours per
week at Munson Memorial Library) - Tuesday 1:30pm-5:30pm - Wednesday
1:45pm-7:30pm - Thursday 1:30am-5:30pm - Saturday 8:30am-1:15pm MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent, PLUS one (1) to three
- years\' experience working with various types of library software
combination of education and experience. Knowledge of public library
practices and procedures. Ability to work with alphabetical and numeric
organization. Knowledge of information tools, and an understanding of
the changing service environment. Excellent technology skills. Strong
attention to detail. Experience working in a customer service capacity
with people of differing ages and backgrounds; Proficient customer
service skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills;
ability to communicate with cultural competence. Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations. Ability to work
well as a part of a team and maintain effective work relationships with
co-workers and the general public. Availability to work weekday,
evening, and weekend shifts. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge about,
and interest in, reading and literature. Bilingual capabilities. For