TOWN OF WALPOLE

Library Technician 

DEPARTMENT:  Walpole Town Library

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Part-time, 7.5 hours per week 

SCHEDULE: Wednesday 5-8pm and Saturday 8:30am-1pm, other hours may be available as a substitute

JOB SUMMARY:  This position performs work relating to the processing and circulating of library materials, creating marketing materials for the library and assisting patrons with their questions and needs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  The Library Technician receives general supervision and policy direction from the Library Director.

May receive direction from others for specific tasks or projects.

EXPERIENCE: 

·         2 years of library experience or customer service experience

·         Cataloging experience or knowledge preferred

·         College degree 

REQUIRED SKILLS:  

·         Strong computer literacy

·         Strong communication skills

·         Ability to work well with staff and the public

·         Strong attention to detail

TASKS:

·         Creates brochures, flyers and other marketing materials for library services and programs

·         Assists with cataloging and prepping new materials

·         Works with the Library Director to update and maintain the catalog 

·         Assists patrons with questions, public computers and copiers

·         Assists at circulation desk as needed 

·         Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Library Director

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:  Position requires frequent office movement in order to support customer service. Some lifting is required on occasion.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to Justine Fafara at jfafara@walpoletownlibrary.org. 

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