Information
Systems Librarian, Town of Falmouth Public
Library
The Town of Falmouth Public Library has an
opening for an experienced professional to
support technology services at the main library
and two branches. Examples of duties include
installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
of library computers, networks and peripherals;
instruct patrons and staff on the use of technology,
support telephone services, maintain library
Web page; document all electronic activities,
implement new releases, maintain software
licenses, assists reference staff and patrons
with technical problems, serves on-call for
emergency situations. Position is full-time
including one evening a week, every other
Saturday and an occasional Sunday. Town benefits
apply. Hourly rate is $19.30. MLS plus three
years automated library experience installing
and maintaining information technology infrastructure;
excellent communication skills, knowledge
of library operations and Microsoft applications.
Please send resume and letter of introduction
to Personnel Office, Town of Falmouth, 59
Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540 or e-mail
to falhr@town.falmouth.ma.us
Date Posted: December 4, 2008
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Library
Technician, III, Scituate Town Library
Supervisor: Library Director
Department: Town Library
Job Level: A-6
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Union: TOSCA
Major Responsibilities: Serves
as the assistant to the cataloger for 20 hours
per week and as a circulation technician for
15 hours per week (approximate.)
Supervision Received: For
techical service responsibilities, works under
the direct supervision of the Assistant Director
(Cataloger.) For circulation duties, works
under the direct supervision of the Library
Director and the full-time Library Technician.
Distinguishing Features: Under
the supervision of the Assistant Director,
the Library Technician III will order, process,
catalog, mend, and weed library materials.
While at the circulation desk, the Library
Technician III handles all circulation functions.
The Library Technician III must:
- Understand and carry out library operating
policies and procedures .
- Protect the confidentiality of all patron
information.
- Staff the circulation desk at scheduled
times.
- Work a varied schedule, including some
nights and weekends.
- Work well independently as well as a member
of the team.
Examples of Work -Illustrative
only:
• Place electronic orders using
established vendor Web sites while concurrently
creating on-order records in the OCLN database.
• Catalog materials on OCLN database.
• Receive deliveries and verify
packing lists.
• Make library materials shelf-ready
by applying dust jackets and creating and
applying spine labels.
• Maintain the collection by mending,
weeding, shelf-reading, etc.
• Assist other staff in ordering,
processing, and managing the periodicals collection.
• Circulation duties including,
but not limited to check in, check out, patron
registration, lost books, holds, etc.
• Direct patrons to location or
personnel appropriate for their needs.
• Interpret and enforce library
policies and procedures.
• Handle patron complaints in
a manner consistent with good public relations.
• Respond to basic reference questions
or reader advisory requests.
• Provide simple bibliographic
instruction.
• Perform simple troubleshooting
and diagnostics on PC’s, and other library
equipment.
• Shelve materials, replenish
displays as needed.
• Attend workshops, professional
meetings, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
Experience:
Previous office experience required. Library
experience preferred.
Required Skills:
- Excellent computer and data entry skills
including Microsoft Office, Web based applications,
and specialized databases. SIRSI/DYNIX experience
preferred.
- Ability to learn new skills in a rapidly
changing technical environment.
- Excellent customer service skills including
tact, courtesy, patience and flexibility.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work for prolonged periods
of time at a computer while sitting as well
as standing.
- Must have transportation to attend meetings.
- While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to stand,
walk, sit, lift heavy cartons, use hands
& fingers, handle or feel objects, tools,
and/or controls, reach with hands and arms,
climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk
and hear. Must be able to move through the
building quickly. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Salary:
Seven steps starting at $16.977/hr. Benefits
include health insurance, vacation and sick
leave as described in the union contract.
Closing date: November 20,
2008
Send resume to:
Richard H. Agnew
Town Administrator
600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Scituate , MA 02066
Date Posted: October 17, 2008
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