Job Description

Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, is seeking to fill the part-time position of Library Assistant II to provide assistance and service at the Circulation desk. The current expected schedule is twelve hours per week (Mondays, 5-9pm; Thursdays, 5-9pm, and Saturdays, 1-5pm), but may include substitute coverage for other shifts, including being cross- trained to perform grade appropriate tasks in other library departments.

Responsibilities

• Provides public desk coverage as applicable, including assisting library users in answering reference questions of lower to moderate complexity, assisting patrons locating and using department materials and equipment, and maintaining public discipline and decorum.
• Prepares overdue and lost lists for mailing.
• Assists with program planning and execution.
• Assists and instructs in use of the public computer reservation system, the public computer printing system and the scanning service.
• Assists and instructs in searching the library online catalog and placing holds.
• Assists and instructs in accessing the library wifi service.
• Circulates library technology items.
• Performs other special projects as assigned, both one-time and ongoing.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required, with some college or technical school course work desired; or one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills including use of mouse and touchpad; facility with basic internet searching; familiarity with steps involved in simple computer use, including logging in, saving, printing.
• Familiarity with the library’s online catalog and basic circulation functions or aptitude for being trained in its use.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated patience and skill in dealing with children and the general public.

Company Description

The City of Pittsfield is the cultural, commercial, legal, and medical center of the Berkshires – a region renowned for its wonderful people, outstanding standard of living, beautiful landscapes, and the finest in cultural and recreational attractions.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.

Benefits

• Direct Deposit
• Free Permitted Parking
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation / Sick Time (Generic Leave)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Foreign Language Incentive Pay
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Berkshire Athenaeum Employees Association Collective Bargaining unit