Boston Public Library Fund, Inc.

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boston Library is actively seeking staff to support daily operations across its 25 branches. You will help sort, verify, shift, and check in materials, and you will shelve items in the correct locations to ensure easy access for patrons.

You may retrieve items, answer basic questions, and operate equipment such as photocopiers and scanners. CORI checks and residency requirements apply, and applicants must be at least 14 years old.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must be at least 14 years old.
• Residency: City of Boston on the first day of hire.
• CORI check required with the City of Boston.

Responsibilities

• Sort, verify, shift, and check in materials.
• Shelving materials in appropriate locations.
• Retrieving and routing items from shelves as needed.
• Answer basic questions and refer to other staff as appropriate.
• Operate equipment such as photocopiers, microfilm readers, printers, and scanners.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Job description

Overview

The Library is dedicated to promoting literacy, learning, and cultural enrichment through its core areas: reading, spaces and programs, reference and instruction, and special collections. With 25 branches across the city, the Library serves as a civic hub providing access to WiFi, citizenship information, computer services, and a diverse range of collections. Programs include storytimes, technology classes, arts and crafts, and educational support for all ages. The Library is committed to inclusivity, offering equal access to all individuals regardless of background, and is actively modernizing its facilities to enhance community engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

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

The Ideal Candidate for this Job

Job Requirements:

• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must be at least 14 years old.
• Residency: Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire.
• CORI: Must successfully clear a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check with the City of Boston.