Part-Time Library Assistant, Belmont Public Library, (Belmont, MA)

Posted December 14, 2022

Description

The Belmont Public Library seeks 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. We look to onboard 2-3 successful candidates to cover a variety of needs.

Requirements

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.

Current coverage needs are
Wednesdays & Thursdays 5-9
Saturdays 9-5 (twice a month)
Sundays 1-5 (twice a month)
There will also be the opportunity to be called in as a substitute to pick up extra hours to cover vacations, sick days, and any other unexpected absences. These shifts may be in the morning, in the evening or on the weekends.

The starting hourly rate for all of these roles is $17.69 and does not include benefits other than those required by law.

How to Apply

Resumes accepted at The Town of Belmont, Human Resources Office, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or [email protected] or fax to 671-993-2741. Open until filled, applications will be reviewed and acted upon as they are received.

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, www.belmont-ma.gov, by emailing [email protected], calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form.