Library Technical Services Assistant

The Town of Needham is seeking a skilled individual for the full-time position of Library Technical Services Assistant at the Needham Free Public Library. This position assists in cataloging and processing library materials, organizing and ordering department supplies, utilizing computerized information and inventory systems, and providing guidance to staff and volunteers in book processing, mending, and receiving of materials.

It is an exciting time to join the Needham Free Public Library team! Our new Strategic Plan for FY2023-2027 positions the library to continue to meet the community’s needs for years to come. In addition, our recent Library Space Utilization Study reimagines the library’s interior space in four phases to enhance the work we do for our patrons and the community. Along with diverse collections, plentiful programming, and great services, the Needham Free Public Library is on track to be the go-to place for new and current library workers.

Duties and Responsibilities
These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive:

• Assists in cataloging all Library materials, including AV and Library of Things materials and performs data entry of received materials into the regional network database.
• Provides daily direction and reviews accuracy of technical processing work performed by part-time Technical Services staff and volunteers.
• Performs specialized repairs, mending, and technical processing on Library materials.
• Compiles statistics regarding technical services activities, such as volunteer hours and material donations; runs reports on collections under direction of Technical Services Supervisor.
• Interacts with book vendors under direction of Technical Services Supervisor and participates in and serves as backup to Technical Services Supervisor in processing invoices for all materials received.
• Attends workshops related to processing and preservation of library materials and other technical services meetings and training sessions. 
• Maintains inventory list and orders supplies for the Technical Services department.

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (37.5 hours/week)

Qualifications
The following requirements may be substituted by any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job:

• Extensive technical or specialized training such as that which would be acquired by an Associates Degree or two years of technical or business school.
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of library systems, technical skills in computerized systems/software including Google Workspace, and Minuteman Library Network experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, multitask, and manage time effectively with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Hiring range
$27.27-$29.90 per hour; Salary range: $27.27-$36.81 per hour in 11 steps