Town of Hinsdale, Massachusetts Home COVID19 CONTACT DEPARTMENTS AGENDAS & MINUTES NEWS CALENDAR MORE 58 Maple St., Hinsdale, MA 413-655-2303 Email: hinsdalelibraryma@gmail.com Thursday 3 – 7 Friday 2 – 6 Saturday 9 – 1 Hinsdale Library Monday 9 – 1 Tuesday 2 – 6 Wednesday 3 – 7 Director: Jennifer Cummings Agendas & Minutes Library Assistant Needed The Hinsdale Public Library is seeking a part time library assistant to join our friendly community driven team. Our ideal candidate is detail oriented with good people skills and a passion for libraries. The main duties of this position include: checking library materials in and out, placing holds for patrons, answering the telephone, shelving returned materials, and helping process new books. The Library Assistant may also be asked to provide readers advisory and basic instruction on library services. This is a 12 hour a week position that requires two evening shifts and a Saturday shift with potential for future flexibility. Qualifications Education, training, and experience: High School diploma required; Experience using an integrated library system is desirable Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong computer and technology skills; Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; Good verbal and written communication skills Physical requirements and working conditions: 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 functions. Performs duties under typical library conditions. Position requires frequent physical effort, such as carrying books (up to 20-30 pounds), pushing book carts (up to 150 pounds), bending, stretching, grasping, etc., to shelve library materials. May require standing for long periods of time. Must be able to view computer screens for extended periods of time and operate computers, telephones, photocopiers, and other standard office and library equipment. Has frequent contact with library patrons, and other library personnel. For a full job description or to request an application please send an email to: hinsdalelibraryma@gmail.com SERVICES Celebrating 150 years of service in a uniquely historic setting, a friendly, knowledgeable team is here to help you find what you need. Get info for school assignments, personal research, senior services, local history, community news and events – and more. Young Adult Fiction, Children’s Literature, Adult Fiction and Nonfiction – we stay current with publishing trends. If we don’t have it, we’re more than happy to borrow or purchase. FREE PASSES Free passes are available. Pick them up today, or reserve in advance. Arrowhead Berkshire Botanical Garden Berkshire Museum Chesterwood The Clark DCR State Parks - parking pass Eric Carle Museum Hancock Shaker Village Mass MoCA The Mount Norman Rockwell Museum – admission reduced to $10 per person Susan B. Anthony Museum Ventfort Hall DID YOU KNOW WE OFFER: Free WIFI – use our computers or bring your own Regional and national newspapers and magazines Book Bench – Pick a book for a $1, or donate books Audio books, DVDs WHAT'S NEW DVD Sale - Classics and new releases – 5 for $4 or $1 each Guided Reading Levels – a project to identify the Reading Level of books for young people is underway. We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hinsdalepubliclibraryma/ Tote Bags Celebrating Sesquicentennial Still Available Come see the tote bags on sale at the library. Celebrating last year's sesquicentennial, the artwork is based on a John Stritch rendering of the library building. The bags come in two colors and cost $12 each. To read the Memo of Understanding between the Library Board of Trustees and the Town of Hinsdale, click here. TOWN HALL | 39 SOUTH STREET | HINSDALE, MA | 01235 | 413-655-2300 Please send information and photos to: website@hinsdalema.gov Please allow 3 days before publication . Copyright 2020 Town of Hinsdale All Rights Reserved