Senior Library Assistant, Thomas Crane Public Library, (Quincy, MA)
Posted June 9, 2025
Description
The Senior Library Assistant for North Quincy Branch assists the North Quincy Branch Manager with all aspects of branch library services and performs a wide variety of library tasks related to borrower and other public services at the North Quincy Branch and other locations.
Responsibilities
- Gives friendly and helpful service to library users of all ages in person, by phone and online, while ensuring that each library user receives the highest possible standard of customer service
- Assists library users in locating and selecting information and materials
- Assists library users with library computers, printers, and other equipment
- Assists in all aspects of circulation services including registering library users; charging, discharging and renewing library materials; placing and filling user holds; collecting fees and fines; explaining policies and procedures; processing reports and notices, etc.
- Assists in opening and closing procedures
- Assists with collection merchandising and maintenance
- Assists with shelving, shelf reading, shelf maintenance and materials handling
- Resolves library users’ problems and conflicts
- Participates on library staff committees and attends in-service trainings
- Works at various locations throughout the library system
- Performs other circulation and public service support duties as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience with common office computer applications required
- Public service experience with adults, teens and children strongly preferred
Compensation and Hours
Schedule (35 hours/week):
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (2nd, 4th)
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (1st, 3rd, 5th)
Salary: $24.82-$31.57 per hour (in six steps)
How to Apply
Visit https://thomascranelibrary.org/jobs/to view the complete job requirements and description.
To Apply: Send a current cover letter and resume to [email protected] by the closing date of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025