Library Assistant, Stevens Memorial Library (Ashburnham, MA)
Posted November 24, 2025
Essential Functions:
-Delivers prompt and courteous assistance to all patrons regarding the use of Library resources, equipment, and services. Responsible for maintaining and promoting a welcoming and inclusive physical and virtual Library environment.
-Provides circulation services including card registrations, answering account questions, checking materials in and out. Assists with Interlibrary loan delivery processing, and shelving materials.
-Assists with Home Delivery.
-Handles money for patron transactions and daily accounting related to Library services.
-Responds to reference and information requests helping patrons with their information needs. Assists patrons with reference and reader’s advisory requests.
-Assists with Youth Services activities, outreach, and programming.
-Assists in other Library programming, including creating promotional materials.
-Assists with collection maintenance.
-Assists with the collection of data from Library programs, services, and initiatives.
-Assists with outreach related to Library programs, services, and initiatives.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements:
Two years experience in a library setting or other similar learning environment.
Preferred Job Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree.
-Experience working in a public library or other similar learning environment with a variety of stakeholders and populations.
-Experience with Evergreen ILS or similar ILS.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Demonstrated attention to detail.
-Strong oral and written communication skills.
-Ability to identify and establish priorities, and exercise initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently while supporting an inclusive, collegial work environment.
-Ability to balance multiple ongoing projects.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
Hours and Compensation
- Part Time
- $21.20 / hour
Closing Date
12.31.25
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references to: [email protected]. Please direct any questions to the same email.