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Shelver/Public Service Assistant, Somerville Public Library, Somerville, MA

This position pays $11.24 per hour, and does not offer benefits.
  • Duties include working at the Central Library, East Branch Library, West Branch Library or as assigned, shelving library materials, photocopying and filing English curriculum materials, and other duties as required. 
  • Will learn certain basic circulation and service desk transactions and will back up service desks during assigned hours. 
  • Must be available weekdays, weeknights and Saturdays. Up to 19 hours per week. 
  • Must enjoy helping people and have excellent customer service abilities; must work with accuracy. Must be flexible, particularly concerning schedule.
  • Multilingual a plus.
Applications are available on-line at http://www.somervillema.gov/residents/job-postings. You may download the application or submit a cover letter and resume to:
City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: [email protected]

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.