Library Assistant

State; Raynham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Raynham Public Library in Raynham is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to join our staff. This 19-hour-per-week, non-union, nonbenefited position combines day and night shifts with a Saturday rotation every three weeks. Saturday hours are 10-4.

This position reports to the Circulation Supervisor. The role primarily serves adults at the Main Desk and requires strong customer service, basic computer skills, and the ability to help patrons locate materials and use digital resources.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and written/verbal communication with patrons.
• Intermediate computer skills; familiarity with Windows 11 and cloud tools.
• Experience with WordPress, Canva, and Meta Business Suite is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and handle interruptions while maintaining accuracy.
• Maintain patron privacy and confidentiality of records.
• Hours may change; schedule includes day, evening, and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Performs library circulation tasks at the Main Desk: check in/out, renewals, holds, issue library cards, and related functions.
• Assists patrons in locating materials and using the library catalog.
• Creates social media posts and other promotional material.
• Handles technical services duties such as processing materials and copy cataloging.
• Assists patrons with technology and digital resources across devices.
• Shelves materials, maintains shelf order, and weeds as needed.
• Answers the phone and provides friendly service to the public.
• Other duties as assigned by the Circulation Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Privacy/confidentiality

Patron interaction

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Windows 11

Google Drive

Printers

WordPress

Canva

Meta Business Suite

Job description

Library Assistant, Raynham Public Library (Raynham)

The Raynham Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant to join our staff. This is a 19 hour/week, non-union, non benefited position. Hours will be a combination of days and nights plus a Saturday rotation every three weeks. Saturday hours are 10-4. This position reports to the Circulation Supervisor.

Successful candidates will have exceptional customer service skills and enjoy working with the public. Candidates will provide friendly service to our patrons, work together with staff to provide a positive environment, and have intermediate level computer skills. Previous library experience preferred but not required. This position primarily serves adults at the Main Desk.

Essential job functions:

• Performs a variety of library support services at the Main Desk; checking materials in and out, renewing materials, processing reserves/holds, issuing library cards, and other basic circulation functions.
• Assists patrons in locating materials in the library and in the library catalog.
• Creates social media posts and other promotional material.
• Includes technical service duties such as processing materials and copy cataloging.
• Assists patrons in the use of technology, must possess an ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
• Assists patrons with electronic and digital resources including downloadable books, music, and other media across a variety of devices.
• Shelves materials, is assigned shelf reading, and maintains shelf order.
• Weeds materials in the collection.
• Answers the phone.
• Other duties as assigned by the Circulation Supervisor.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, & abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, ability to effectively interact with patrons in a friendly and courteous manner, ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
• Intermediate level computer skills; Windows 11, GDrive, pcs, printers, etc.
• WordPress, Canva, and Meta Business Suite experience a plus.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize tasks within established timeframes, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain patron privacy and confidentiality of patron records.
• Scheduled hours subject to change.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary

$19.00/hour

Closing Date

Monday, Sept 14, 2026