Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Town-of-Brooklin; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Brookline Village Library is seeking part-time Library Assistants to provide customer service and support. Duties include processing and shelving materials, charging and discharging books, and assisting patrons with questions and using computers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, public-facing experience, and computer knowledge. Availability for weekends/evenings and about 16 hours per week is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public is required.
• Knowledge of computers is required.
• Hours scheduled are typically 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and support work related to processing and shelving of library materials.
• Handle charging and discharging books and manage circulation functions.
• Assist patrons with information on collections, policies, procedures, and using computers.

Skills

Public interaction

Computer literacy

Policy communication

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Career Opportunities with Town of Brookline

Location: 361 Washington Street
Brookline, MA, 02445

The Town of Brookline Library system is seeking customer service oriented professionals for part-time Library Assistant positions at the Brookline Village library. These positions perform administrative and support work relating to processing and shelving of library materials; charging and discharging books; circulation functions; assisting patrons with information on collections, policies, procedures, and the use of computers.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, experience working with the public and knowledge of computers is required. Must be available weekends and evenings. Hours scheduled are typically 16 hours per week.

The ability to work patiently and politely with the public and the ability to communicate library policies and procedures effectively is required. Additional language skills such as Chinese, Spanish, and Russian are a plus.

Hiring is contingent on ability to work an assigned schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

Starting salary $20.96 hourly.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.