Job Description

The Winslow Public Library (a department of the Town of Winslow) has an opening for a Library Technician. This is a part-time, 21-hr a week position. This position’s average schedule will be for 3 days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday), from 9 am to 4 pm. There is occasional opportunity to pick up more hours for events or emergency coverage of other positions.

The Library Technician works under the general guidance and supervision of the Library Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Performs circulation desk procedures, such as checking in and checking out materials, registering patrons, and collecting fines & fees.

· Assists in the processing and recordkeeping of overdue materials.

· Process Interlibrary loan requests and check-in deliveries of interlibrary loans.

· Processes, withdraws, repairs, or reconditions library materials.

· Assists in the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of library materials.

· Maintains the orderly placement of the collection on the shelves.

· Shelves library materials and reads the shelves.

· Assist patrons with ready-reference questions and reader advisory, bibliographic instruction, and database searching.

· Aids with printing, copying, scanning, and faxing.

· Assists in library programming and displays.

· Assists in the processing of new materials.

· Assists in the processing of library statistics.

· Sorts and routes mail

· Answers directional questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel.

· Provides word processing, desktop publishing and filing services as needed.

· Performs other related work as required.

· Responsible for Library opening and closing procedures as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school degree is required, some higher education and public library experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the position’s responsibilities may be considered. Applicants must have proficiency with technology and experience with social media, demonstrated knowledge of literature and programming are a priority. Candidates should be well organized, dependable, and have well-developed people skills.

A full job description will be provided on request. Salary for the position is $15.97 an hour. Winslow participates jointly with employees in Social Security payments.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates should indicate which position they are applying for in their cover letter and must include an active email address with their resume. Questions about this position should be directed to Lisa Auriemma at [email protected] or 207-872-1978.

The Town of Winslow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and the names of three professional references to:

Lisa Auriemma, Director

Winslow Public Library

136 Halifax Street

Winslow Maine 04901

email: [email protected] (If submitting via email, send as a PDF)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.51 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person

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