Circulation Assistant

BASIC FUNCTION :

The Medford Public Library is looking for individuals to work at the front desk to greet visitors and assist with the library's circulation procedures. As the first point of contact for the public, this individual is expected to maintain the library's standards of professionalism and provide excellent customer service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed :

• Greets and directs patrons to various locations.
• Provides service at the circulation desks in the adult and youth services departments.
• Prepares library for opening and closing.
• Checks materials in and out.
• Registers new patrons.
• Troubleshoots circulation problems and issues.
• Answers the phone when necessary.
• Participates in staff meetings to discuss and resolve problems, discuss ideas for improvement, and keep up-to-update on library plans and activities.
• Assists in other tasks as necessary.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred :

Physical Requirement :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Work is performed in a busy library environment with frequent interruptions.  Work may include sitting or standing at a counter for extended periods of time. The employee may be required to move full and empty book carts, shelves, and retrieve library materials and office supplies from high and low settings. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, and move throughout the library.  The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.  Sufficient vision or other powers of observation are essential to permit the employee to read, sort, and shelve library materials and maintain patron and catalog records.

POSITION : Circulation Assistant (2 positions) | #J2025 – 0068

Posted : 10 / 9 / 25.

DEPARTMENT : Library.

Posting Removal : 10 / 23 / 25.

HOURS OF WORK : (Up to 19 hours per week. weekends, evenings, and on-call availability preferred)

SALARY : Non-Union, $17 / hour, non-benefited.

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO :

Human Resources Department

City of Medford – Room 204

85 George P. Hassett Drive

Medford, MA 02155

Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov

For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / 504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.