Library Assistant, Franklin Public Library (Franklin)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin Public Library in Franklin is seeking an energetic Library Assistant with a passion for customer service to support circulation, interlibrary loan, cash-handling, and desk duties. The role also plans and implements programs and provides programming support and general library operations assistance.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma; an Associate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and the ability to adapt, be creative, and engage with patrons of all ages.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong work ethic
• Ongoing commitment to continued professional and career development

Responsibilities

• Support circulation, interlibrary loan, cash-handling, and desk duties.
• Plan and implement programs and programming support.
• Provide basic reference & technology assistance and cataloging interlibrary loan tasks.
• Support activities in all aspects of library operations.
• Assist with cataloging interlibrary loan and general operations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Ongoing professional development

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Library Assistant, Franklin Public Library (Franklin)

The Town of Franklin is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Library Assistant with a passion for excellent customer service.

The Library Assistant supports circulation, interlibrary loan, cash-handling, and desk duties as well as plans and implements a variety of programs, special projects and programming support. Duties include general circulation tasks, basic reference & technology assistance, programming, cataloging interlibrary loan, and support activities in all areas of library operations.

Computer profi ciency and facility with Microsoft Offi ce applications/Google Suite is expected. Curiosity and the desire to learn and support all aspects of library work, new technology and program development.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma, an Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree is preferred, will be fl exible, creative, self-motivated, and will possess the ability to establish rapport with patrons of all ages.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong work ethic
• Demonstrate an on-going commitment to continued professional and career development

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

NA

Salary Range

$26.66- $29.73/hour

Salary Notes

L1 - Library Assistant

Closing Date

10/02/26