Adult Services Library Assistant

Boxfordlibrary; Boxford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boxford Town Library seeks a Library Assistant for Adult Services to support programs, circulation, and reference services. You will assist with technology help, book displays, reader's advisory, and community outreach while maintaining accurate records and providing friendly service to patrons of all ages. The role requires collaboration with staff and participation in various library initiatives.

Regular hours are 35 per week, with some evening and weekend rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous library experience.
• Effective communication with patrons of all ages.
• Ability to operate library computer systems and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and coordinates adult programs and events with staff and community partners.
• Staffs Circulation and Adult Services Desk; handles reference questions and reader’s advisory services.
• Provides technology help including printing, faxing, and patron computer questions.
• Assists in nonfiction collection maintenance and curates adult book displays.
• Participates in library committees and performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends to miscellaneous clerical duties as needed.
• Performs duties as required beyond listed responsibilities.

Skills

Patron communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Tech proficiency

Windows & MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Previous library experience

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Canva

Library Aware

Job description

TOWN OF BOXFORDPOSITION

Description

TITLE: Library Assistant for Adult Services

DEPT.: Library

DATE: November, 13 2025

General Purpose

Provides library services for patrons; performs a variety of routine clerical and manual work in circulating, acquiring and processing library materials, developing adult programming, and performs some bookkeeping tasks.

Supervision Received

Works under the supervision of the Assistant Library Director and Library Director.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 1. Develops, implements and coordinates a full range of Library programs and events in collaboration both in the library and community with Adult Services Librarian, guided by the Library’s strategic planning goals and the needs of the community.
• 2. Staffs both the Circulation and Adult Services Desk, which includes regular circulation tasks, reference questions, and reader’s advisory services.
• 3. Provides technology help including printing, faxing, and patron computer questions.
• 4. Assists in library nonfiction collection maintenance.
• 5. Curates adult book displays.
• 6. Serves on Merrimack Valley Library Consortium committees as required.
• 7. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties; assists other staff in the performance of their duties as required.
• 9. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 2. Previous library experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1. Ability to communicate effectively with patrons of all ages. Ability to deal with the all members of the public in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other libraries.
• 2. General working knowledge of library principles and procedures. General knowledge of circulation policies and procedures highly desirable. Familiarity with automated library systems and related applications. Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, forms, and equipment.
• 3. Attention to detail and ability to organize of workload.
• 4. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• 5. Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license and have own automobile.
• 6. Must be experienced with or able to learn how to operate Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Canva, and Library Aware. Experience with or ability to learn how to operate automated library computer systems.

Tools And Equipment Used

Library computer system, including circulation and database systems; Multi-line phone system;personal computer and several library printers; computer server; copy machine; fax machine;calculator.

Hours

Thirty-five (35) hours per week. Usual working hours will be between Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. including one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday rotation.Exact hours depend upon library scheduling needs. Attendance at library programs held outside of usual working hours, including evenings and weekend days, may be required. Time spent at such meetings and site visits will count toward meeting a particular week’s work hour requirement.

Physical Demands

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.

Work is performed inside library buildings and out in the community.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is required to drive a motor vehicle.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.The employee must have the ability to operate and view a computer screen for extended periods of time. The employee must be able to climb stairs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, bend, reach, talk, hear, observe and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty-five pounds. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 150 pound book trolley.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally noisy. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Selection And Guidelines

The following selection guidelines and tests will be required: a formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; and job related tests may be required.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Boxford Town Library and employee and is subject to change by the Boxford Town Library as the needs of the Library and requirements of the job change.