Library Assistant, Monterey Library:

The Library Assistant operates under the Library Director, but is capable of operating without direct supervision.  The Assistant operates in accordance with the policies established by the Board of Trustees.  The Assistant works with the public as well as with the director and other staff, and also with the support staff of the Integrated Library System.  This position is accountable to the Library Director, but the Assistant will be an employee of the Town of Monterey and subject to rules and regulations of the town.

This position is non-exempt, scheduled for approximately eight hours a week, but opportunities for filling in as a substitute will be available.

Wages start at 19.00/hour, up to 21.00/hour depending on library experience, especially experience with Evergreen, which is not required but preferred. 

Qualifications:  A high school diploma required, with a bachelor’s degree and previous library experience preferred.  Successful candidates will have excellent communication and customer service skills, familiarity with computers, organizational skills, ability to adapt to new technologies as required, and have an intellectual curiosity and appreciation of libraries.

A full job description can be obtained at https://www.montereymasslibrary.org/new-page-99.  Submit letter of interest to the Monterey Library, montereylibrary@gmail.com. 

The Town of Monterey is an equal opportunity employer. 

Letters will be reviewed beginning 3/27 until the position is filled. 

The Library is looking for a summer intern to assist with the Children’s Reading Program, and Children’s Summer Programming as well. This position is sponsored and funded by the Friends of the Monterey Library. The intern will work up to eight hours a week, flexible hours except for help with the Saturday morning programs.

MEET OUR NEW DIGITAL NAVIGATOR!

The Monterey Library, using grant money from the AARP for help in bridging the digital divide, has hired Cole Rosseter as our Digital Navigator.  Cole grew up in New Marlborough and graduated Mt Everett High School.  He enjoys using technology to stay organized and informed, and appreciates how each advancement makes life a bit more efficient.  When he’s not on a device, he enjoys hiking, biking and reading. 

The Digital Navigator will be in the library available for consultations Monday night 7-9, Thursday 4-8, and Saturday morning 9-1.  He can also be reached at digitalnavigatormonterey@gmail.com.  Cole is available through the grant program to help those who cannot leave their homes to come to the library.

He will help you through questions about technology and how to use it to your benefit.  Every day it becomes more necessary to deal with the world we live in.  We, at the library, have had many of these questions, mostly concerning library uses including printing, but occasionally simply general questions that are as complicated as how to turn off an iPhone.  We are happy to assist as we can, but now Cole will be here to help. 

We recently received more iPads that can be borrowed, more hot spots to assist in internet connection, and chromebooks are on the way. This is your chance to have someone help you try out a device that you might not feel comfortable buying without seeing how it works.

This grant is allowing us to get a jump on the even larger grant that will further expand our services. Stop in to meet Cole!

MONTEREY NEWS DIGITAL COPIES and other books on Monterey history READY FOR VIEWING

Click above on the link and it will bring you to the Digital Archive. The Library, with the assistance of the Monterey News, the Digital Commonwealth, and the Internet Archive, has been working on digitizing all of the Monterey News. The rest of the collection will be available in the future, but for now enjoy the first 35 years!

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The Monterey Library is a source of knowledge. The Library provides a place to be, a place where people can gather, a place where people can pursue information freely, without challenge or charge.

Print and non-print materials are updated regularly to meet the needs of a changing and diverse community. A variety of free programs are promoted to meet the informational, educational, cultural, recreational and social needs of all ages.