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Burlington Massachusetts; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Burlington Public Library in Burlington, MA seeks a part-time Circulation Clerk to join the busy public desk and support the Circulation Department. Work includes reshelving materials, pulling books as directed, and maintaining neat shelves, with a focus on service to the public.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am–1pm and Saturday 2–5:15pm, with potential for overtime on Sundays and summer Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
• Reliability and ability to work independently.
• Experience working with the public.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to move loaded book carts and reach all shelves to a six-foot level, with or without a stool.

Responsibilities

• Reshelve library materials.
• Pull books from shelves as directed.
• Keep shelves neat and in good order.
• Perform other tasks requiring similar levels of skill and responsibility as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reliability

Public interaction

Customer service

Job description

The Burlington Public Library takes pride in the innovative services, programs and materials that it provides to its community. Conveniently located 14 miles northwest of Boston and easily accessible from Route 95/128 and Route 3, Burlington is home to 26,000 residents and a robust collection of businesses. This vibrant community welcomes approximately 150,000 people per day to work, eat, and shop. Reporting to Circulation Librarian, this position supports a Circulation Department that prides itself on the highest quality of service at the busiest public desk within the Library.

Major duties

• Reshelve library materials
• Pull books from shelves as directed
• Keep shelves neat and in good order
• Perform other tasks requiring similar levels of skill and responsibility as assigned

Recommended minimum qualifications include

• Attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity
• Reliability and able to work independently
• Experience working with the public
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to move loaded book carts and reach all shelves to a six-foot level, with or without a stool

This is a part time, non-union position, 12.25 hours per week, with no benefits

Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am - 1pm and Saturday 2 - 5:15pm. Opportunity to work Sundays and summer Saturdays as overtime shifts.

Hourly rate is $16.72 per hour

Applications received by October 6, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Please note: MA General Laws mandate that any individual having direct contact at any time with either children or senior citizens be subject to CORI screening by the Criminal History Systems Board. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory CORI report.

The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer