Library Job Posting

The Russell Public Library in Russell, MA  is seeking a Part Time (8 Hours) Library Circulation Assistant. 

Responsibilities:

Ensures a positive library experience for patrons by providing service in a courteous, confidential, knowledgeable, equitable and effective manner

Performs circulation procedures as required, assisting with automated checkouts and returns weeding and re-shelving of materials 

Comfortably uses computers and is able to adapt easily to new technologies as required Processes book order deliveries 

Assists patrons in locating library materials and in the use of all library services and computer research 

Registers new borrowers and updates patron records

Processes interlibrary loan materials 

Processes and sends out notices for overdue materials 

Processes magazines, audio books and movies 

Assists with monthly community programming for adults and children

Prepares library for opening and closing 

Is capable of bending, lifting up to 30 lbs and pushing book carts loaded with books 

Qualifications: 

Strong interest in working with adult patrons, children and library staff in a courteous, confidential, and knowledgeable manner. Possesses good organizational skills, attention to detail, solid computer skills and a willingness to learn. Interest in working with children and tweens. Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of library/administrative/ public service experience or an Associates Degree, with 2 years of library/administrative/ public service experience. Please send a cover letter and resume to Russell Public Library Trustees P.O. Box 275 Russell, MA 01071 or email to rpldirector@townofrussell.us to be received by May 21, 2024.