Full Time Cataloging Supervisor

Description:

This position oversees the preparation, processing and both original and copy cataloging of library materials, is responsible for creation of catalog records and collection maintenance in accordance with professional standards, and provides assistance with daily operations of the library including public service desk responsibilities. Position reports to the Assistant Director under the supervision of the Library Director.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Responsible for maintaining the collection in an organized and orderly fashion
● Assists with cataloging supplies ordering
● Responsible for museum pass acquisitions and cataloging
● Opening and/or closing supervisory tasks one evening a week and some Saturdays
● Participates in inspecting and recording of new materials shipments
● Processes all materials (donations and purchases) or prepares for assistant
● Repairs and cleans damaged materials, or gives to appropriate supervisor for potential
replacement or billing; assists with weeding and other collection-related projects
● Trains and supervises people to assist with technical services
● Keeps staff up to date with new cataloging policies and procedures
● Enters holding information into SAILS central cataloging module
● Represents the library at SAILS technical services committee meetings

Public Service Desk Responsibilities:
● charges and discharges library materials including reserves and renewals
● answers telephones
● assists patrons in the use and location of library materials
● issues borrowers’ cards
● reserves museum passes, computer times, and study rooms
● explains and upholds library policies and procedure
● maintains confidentiality of patron records and other sensitive information
● assists patrons in the use of library resources and technology (online catalog, printers, copiers, computers and other devices)
● provides basic readers’ advisory and ready reference services
● upholds the American Library Association “Library Bill of Rights” and the “Freedom to Read Statement”
● may assist with re-shelving of materials
● assists with opening and closing procedures

Position is 35 hours per week and includes evening hours and a Saturday rotation. Expected hours of work:
Mon 12:30-7:30, Tues-Thurs 9-4:30, Fri or Sat 9-2:30.
The position includes excellent benefits including health insurances, vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave.

Qualifications: 

● Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent public library experience
● Technical services library experience preferred, especially with SirsiDynix Workflows
● Highly motivated and able to work independently, prioritize, and adapt to a variety of tasks quickly
● Accuracy and attention to detail
● Good organizational skills
● Good communication skills, both written and oral
● Able to understand and follow written and oral directions
● Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Friends, volunteers and
the public in a courteous and tactful manner
● Able to work independently while coordinating and communicating work projects and initiatives with others
● Excellent public service skills and a genuine enjoyment for working with patrons of diverse backgrounds
● Comfortable working with computers and current technology (including Windows, Microsoft and Google products)
● Willing and able to learn new library procedures and practices
● Must be flexible in order to adjust to workload and library schedule

Physical demands
● physical ability to lift, retrieve, sort, push carts, and shelve materials at high and low levels
● manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks
● vision must be good or corrected to sufficiently perform job duties
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Education Required: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent public library experience

Salary: $47,000

Closing Date: 09/30/2023

Contact Information: 

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and completed town employment application
(available at nortonlibrary.org/employment)
with the subject line Employment Application to:

Lee Parker, Director, Norton Public Library – lparker@sailsinc.org

Or Lee Parker, Director, Norton Public Library, 68 East Main Street, Norton, MA 02766

(No phone calls pleased. Applications accepted until position filled.)

Middleborough Public Library

Part Time Circulation Technician

Description:

12 hours/week (Evenings and Saturdays)
Routine clerical and direct service work in connection with library services and related
activities; all other related work as required.

Supervision:
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director or her/his designee.
Performs varied routine library functions in accordance with prescribed procedures which
require constant attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Environment:
Work is performed under typical library conditions; it requires frequent interaction with library
patrons, staff and volunteers.
Essential Responsibilities:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various
types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the
position.
• Provides circulation and basic reference services for patrons.
• Performs a variety of related clerical functions.
• Aids in various phases of operation at the front desk: answers the telephone, provides
basic directional reference and reader advisory services; issues library cards; checks
books and other library materials in and out; handles monies for library-related services;
assists patrons in the use of library facilities and in locating library materials; shelves and
maintains collection in proper order.
• Assists library volunteers, as needed.
• Updates patron records and performs miscellaneous filing and computer data entry
work.
• Handles a variety of requests from patrons related to computer help, our digital catalog,
and various online resources available.
• Assists with museum pass requests, meeting room/study room reservations, and any
special project related or similar to library clerical duties.
• Operates computers, printers and all other standard office and library equipment.
Troubleshooting capabilities for various electronics will also be necessary.

Qualifications: 

High school diploma with some college coursework and six months of experience in library
services (preferred); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary: $17.19 to $25.25 per hour (in 9 annual steps)

Closing Date: 02/17/2023

Contact Information: 

Please email a completed employment application, a resume, and a cover letter to:
midlib@sailsinc.org

The Town of Middleborough is an equal opportunity employer