Part-Time Saturday Circulation Desk Assistant I, Shrewsbury Public Library, Shrewsbury, MA

Posted November 15, 2015

(Level A2) 

The Shrewsbury public library seeks an enthusiastic and customer service oriented Library Assistant to serve at our busy main service desk every Saturday.

Qualifications:  High school diploma required, college experience or degree preferred. One year library experience and/or two years public service experience, experience with computers and technology, strong customer service orientation, excellent oral and interpersonal skills, and basic research skills required.

The ideal candidate will be technology oriented, enthusiastic about working with the public and the community, and eager to serve as part of a cohesive customer service team. 

Duties: Use automated circulation system to check library materials in and out to patrons, sort and prepare library materials for circulation, assist patrons in use of print and online library resources, respond to patron inquiries providing basic reference information and assistance, and oversee library pages as needed.

Compensation and Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, every Saturday

Hourly Rate: $17.38 to $20.72 on the municipal salary schedule.

Respond via email with Letter of Interest/resume to Library Director Ellen M. Dolan, at [email protected]. Applications due by 3PM on November 27, 2015.