Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Town of Brookline; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Brookline seeks a part-time Library Assistant at Brookline Village. Responsibilities include processing and shelving materials, handling circulation, and assisting patrons with information on collections and computer use.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma, experience with the public, and basic computer knowledge. Weekend and evening availability is required; typical schedule is 16 hours per week. Starting pay is $20.96 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, experience working with the public and knowledge of computers is required.
• Must be available weekends and evenings.
• The ability to work patiently and politely with the public and the ability to communicate library policies and procedures effectively is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Computers

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Library systems

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.