Library Assistant- part time, Morse Institute Library (Natick)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 3,288,000 - 4,068,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prorated sick time

Vacation time accrual

Job summary

Morse Institute Library in Natick is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to help patrons access library services in person and by phone. The role supports a friendly, community-focused environment and offers a non-benefited, 18-hours-per-week schedule with evening and weekend hours.

The starting pay is $23.87 per hour (Step 1) with a full range of $23.87–$29.53 per hour in accordance with the union contract. Accrued sick, personal, and vacation time are prorated under the contract.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service background with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and able to work well in a team environment.
• Bilingual abilities and knowledge of Sierra ILS software preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help patrons access library services in person and over the phone.
• Support daily library operations during scheduled shifts.
• Contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment for Natick's community.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Sierra ILS

Job description

Library Assistant- part time, Morse Institute Library (Natick)

The Morse Institute Library is accepting applications for a Library Assistant position. The Morse Institute Library is a library with strong community support in the town of Natick.

This position helps patrons access library services in-person and over the phone.

The Morse Institute Library values diversity in backgrounds and experiences, and the library’s leadership team is committed to an empathetic and supportive work environment for all employees. The Library is deliberate and self-reflective about the team we are building, and we are seeking folks who are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting the growth of the Natick community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position (18 hours per week.)

This position starts at $23.87 per hour (Step 1), with a full pay range of $23.87- $29.53 per hour in annual step increases in accordance with the union agreement. While this position is non-benefited, it accrues prorated sick, personal, and vacation time according to the union contract. The schedule is Mondays and Thursdays 3-9pm; Fridays 9-1pm, and every other Saturday 1-5pm.

Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority given to resumes submitted by October 22, 2026.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a strong customer service background with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be detail oriented, and possess the ability to work well in a team environment. Previous library experience, bilingual abilities, and knowledge of Sierra ILS software is preferred, but not required.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary Range

$23.87- $29.53/hour

Closing Date

10/22/2026

EOE.