Library Assistant, Belmont Public Library, Belmont, MA(Multiple Positions)

Posted June 22, 2021

Description:

The Belmont Public Library seeks two (2) Part Time Library Assistants. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: checking materials in and out, renewing materials, collecting and recording fees for lost or damaged items, issuing library cards and entering patron data, answering main desk telephone, retrieving items for paging list (reserve requests), notifying patrons regarding reserved materials availability. Also includes: providing patron assistance and responding to questions and concerns, sorting, distributing and processing materials from other libraries, and sorting and shelving materials. Strong customer service skills required. 

Hours for position #1:

Monday evening closing shift (currently 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

Every other Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – (9:00 am to 1:00pm during summer months)

Eventual Sunday hours of 1pm -5pm (1-2 per month, beginning in the fall of 2021)

Available for vacation coverage and call in opportunities in both Adult Circulation and Children’s Room

Hours for position #2:

Tuesday evening closing shift (currently 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

Every other Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – (9:00 am to 1:00pm during summer months)

Eventual Sunday hours of 1pm -5pm (1-2 per month, beginning in the fall of 2021)

Available for vacation coverage and call in opportunities in both Adult Circulation and Children’s Room

Qualifications

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required, along with one year of library experience, or any combination of education and other customer service experience.  

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Salary

$17.01 per hour

How to apply:

Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and Town of Belmont Application to The Town of Belmont, Human Resources Office, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA  02478 or [email protected] or fax to 671-993-2741 by Wednesday July 7th 2021.