Part-time Library Assistant: Children’s Department, Gladys E. Kelly Public Library, (Webster, MA)

Posted April 15, 2025

Job Summary:

The Children’s Department Library Assistant assists in developing and hosting programs for youth and families. This may include collaborating with the Adult Services Librarian to co-host intergenerational programming. Other duties include greeting Library users and performing all Children’s Circulation Desk activities, answering phone calls, assisting patrons with Library resources, and answering directional and other basic reference questions. Occasional hours at the main Circulation Desk may be assigned. Duties also include assisting with collection development, and advising patrons with book suggestions. This is a 19-hour, part-time non-benefited position. This position may include daytime or an evening shift as well as some Saturday hours each month.

Responsibilities:

Plans, promotes, and conducts story times and other programs for children.
Uses Library automated circulation system to circulate materials to library users including checking materials in and out, processing reserves/holds, registering borrowers, and collecting fees.
Serves library users at all public service desks as needed, and answers basic reference questions, or refers patrons to staff who is able to assist them.
Processes book deliveries, holds, and fulfills paging list requests as needed.
Creates and maintains confidential patron records.
Participates in Collection Development and materials selection, in accordance with Library policy, as needed.
Assists in technical service duties such as processing material for Circulation as needed.
Deals tactfully and courteously with public.
Maintains confidentiality of library users’ records.
Attends staff meetings, conferences, trainings, and workshops as required.
Assists with opening and closing procedures as needed.
Assists with the setup or breakdown of Children’s Programs in the absence of the Children’s Librarian.
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
Strong technology skills, including office equipment, are essential.
Experience working with diverse, multicultural populations.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and responsibilities within established timeframes.
Previous Library user experience and experience with our network catalog a plus.
Experience working a Library is preferred.
Bilingual abilities a plus.

Hours and Compensation:

This is a 19-hour, part-time non-benefited position. This position may include daytime or an evening shift as well as some Saturday hours each month.
The hourly wage for this position is $21 per hour.

How to Apply:

Applicants will submit a resume and cover letter to Assistant Director, Evan Hale, at [email protected]