LIBRARY ASSISTANT in CIRCULATION DEPT, Wellesley Free Library, (Wellesley, MA)

Posted October 19, 2023

(PART-TIME)
2 POSITIONS

ANTICIPATED START DATE, NOVEMBER 2023

TOWN OF WELLESLEY

The Wellesley Free Library (WFL) is seeking a team player who is flexible, fearless and fun for
a part-time (16 hours/week) Library Assistant in the busy Circulation Department.
Duties include providing excellent customer service at the Main and Branch Libraries; providing
positive solutions to patron issues; checking in and checking out a large volume of library
materials; assisting patrons with self-check terminals, room reservation software and other
technology; shelving materials; shelf-reading; filling items on a daily paging list and other
related duties.
The successful candidate will have a positive and outgoing attitude; a desire to help people;
strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills; common sense; the ability to consistently
work calmly, diplomatically and accurately, even in high pressure situations and the ability to
adapt quickly and easily to new procedures and practices in a fast paced and continually evolving
environment. Retail experience is a plus and on the job training is provided.
The work schedule may include evenings, Saturdays, and one Sunday per month. The
requirements are a High School diploma or equivalent; working knowledge of automated
systems; excellent interpersonal, oral communication and customer service skills; and six months
of clerical work experience. The hourly rate is $20.03 and the position is not benefit eligible.
Shifts may include evening, weekend and weekday hours.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a Town of Wellesley job application, a cover letter and resume to the Human
Resources Department, Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 or e-mail as a
Word document or PDF to [email protected] by Sunday, November 5, 2023. AA/EOE