Library Aide

City of Boston; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking mature and dependable individuals for a part-time position at their Charlestown Branch. This role offers flexible daytime, evening, and weekend hours, making it ideal for those looking to balance work with other commitments. Responsibilities include sorting and shelving materials, operating various office equipment, and assisting patrons with inquiries. The ideal candidate will possess good judgment and attention to detail, with knowledge of foreign languages being a plus. Join a supportive team dedicated to serving the community and enhancing the library experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, verifying, and checking in materials.
• Operating equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.
• Answering basic questions and referring to staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good judgment

Multilingual (foreign languages)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Photocopiers

Microfilm readers

Printers

Scanners

Job description

Overview

The Boston Public Library is seeking applicants for a part - time position in the Charlestown Branch. Mature, dependable individuals are invited to apply. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are available depending upon the needs of the department. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, verifying, shifting and checking in materials.
• Shelving materials.
• Retrieving and routing items from shelves.
• Answering basic questions and referring to other staff as appropriate.
• Operating equipment such as photocopiers, microfilm readers, printers and scanners.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Residency– Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire.
• CORI– Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Nonunion/$15 per hour

Hours per week: Up to 18 hours per week