Messiah College is hiring: Library Assistant in Lowell

Master’s in Library Science students encouraged to apply

Title: Library Assistant

Location: Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell, MA)

Position Type: Temporary

Start date: February 10, 2025

End date: April 12, 2025

Schedule: Full-time 35 hours a week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon, Tu, Th, Fri, and Wed 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Pay Rate: $26.50 - $31.00 per hour, based on experience.

CORI: Required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned throughout and at various locations within the Public Library Building.

• Performs routine acquisitions, cataloging, and processing tasks.
• Provides reference and reader's advisory assistance to library users; assists in use of various services, including but not limited to:
• online public access catalogs, CD ROM's, micro-form readers, and similar technology.
• Directs the activities of the library pages.
• Performs all tasks related to circulation and inventory of library materials to users; maintains database.
• Assists in planning and executing all phases of children's/adult programming.
• Processes reserve requests for library materials and pursues via computer links with appropriate databases as needed.
• Maintains non-print materials and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in Library Science. Master’s in Library Science students encouraged to apply.

Commitment to serving a diverse urban population is required.

Knowledge of computers and database entry preferred.

Language Skills

Applicants with skills in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Khmer and other languages present in Lowell are encouraged to apply. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

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