Library Assistant, Wellesley Free Library, (Wellesley, MA)

Posted October 30, 2024

LIBRARY ASSISTANT in CIRCULATION DEPT

(PART-TIME)

TOWN OF WELLESLEY

The Wellesley Free Library (WFL) is seeking a fearless, flexible and fun part-time (16 hours/week) Library Assistant in the Circulation Department.  If you love working with people in a fast-paced environment, this may be the job for you!  Duties include providing excellent customer service at the Main and Branch Libraries, checking in and checking out of library materials; assisting patrons in the use of self-check terminals and at public service desks; shelving materials; shelf-reading; filling items on daily paging list; performing network transfer functions; strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills; ability to consistently work calmly, diplomatically and accurately, even in high pressure situations; ability to adapt quickly and easily to new procedures and practices in a continually evolving environment and other assigned duties.  The work schedule will be:  Mondays 6pm-9pm, Wednesdays 6pm-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and may include 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 or customer service work experience.  The hourly rate is $21.46 and the position is not benefit eligible.  Shifts are subject to change based on the needs of the department.

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 Wednesday, November 13. AA/EOE