Part-Time Library Assistant, Town of Belmont, (Belmont, MA)

Posted May 27, 2025

Description

The Belmont Public Library seeks a Part Time Library Assistant.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

Hours and Compensation

Current coverage needs are: Saturdays 9-3 (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 this role is $18.41 and does not include benefits other than those required by law.

How to Apply

Applicants are expected to submit the Town of Belmont application form, a resume, and a cover letter.

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, https://www.belmont-ma.gov/276/Human-Resources, or e-mail [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.

Resumes and cover letters accepted at The Town of Belmont, Human Resources Office, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or https://www.belmont-ma.gov/276/Human Resources

Open until filled, applications will be reviewed and acted upon as they are received.