Library Technical Services Assistant

TOWN OF MARBLEHEAD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Library Technical Services Assistant

Department: Library 

Grade:  3

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Technical Services Supervisor, performs all duties related to the position, including ordering all materials, creating new records in the shared NOBLE online catalog, and performing initial cataloging for some of the materials after they arrive. Additionally, covers circulation duties at various public service desks. Works relatively independently, consulting supervisor as necessary.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Orders the circulating materials for the library, using both online and traditional vendor sources. If material is not available from standard sources, independently searches for vendors varying desired material. 

1. Receives orders and uploads invoices using NOBLE’s Evergreen acquisitions system and works with purchase orders to create temporary bibliographic MARC records to catalog items after the materials are ordered.   

1. Processes materials as necessary, preparing them for shelving in the collection. This includes set-up for all materials, creating labels and packaging.

1. Assists with managing interlibrary loan requests and preparing materials from the collection to fulfill outgoing interlibrary loan requests.

1. Performs all duties of a Library Assistant, including circulation tasks, handling phone requests, reserving materials in our computer network, etc.

1. Must be able to lift up to twenty pounds and move a full library cart to different locations inside the library building.

1. Performs other duties of a similar nature and complexity as directed or as necessary for the efficient operation of the library.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree with two years of similar library experience. Attention to detail and the capacity to work independently are crucial. A warm and positive attitude towards serving library users is also essential.