Library Assistant, BiblioTemps (Hopkinton Public Library) (Hopkinton)
BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.
Title: Library Assistant – Circulation, Young Adult, and Children’s
Location: Hopkinton Public Library (Hopkinton, MA)
Position Type: Temporary
Start date: April 14, 2025
End date: May 16, 2025
Schedule:
· Monday 11:30am-8pm
· Tuesday 8:30-5pm
· Wednesday 11:30-8pm
· Friday 8:30am-5pm
· Saturday 8:30am-5pm
Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour
CORI: Required
Description:
Hopkinton, a highly engaged community, is committed to equal opportunity, encourages diversity and inclusion, and believes that a positive culture of inclusion in Town governance contributes to the Town’s overall qualities as a great place to live and work. Hopkinton’s collaborative Library team enjoys developing forward-looking, creative approaches to new challenges and opportunities and embraces the library as a space for everyone. Hopkinton could be the vibrant, growing community and library for you!
The Library Assistant will perform desk duties in Circulation, Young Adult, and Children’s, such as assisting patrons; checking out materials; issuing new library cards; informing patrons of library services; answering all general phone calls; assisting patrons with computer systems. The Library Assistant may perform complex administrative work in support of the daily operations of the Library while providing excellent customer service to patrons. The role requires tact and discretion working in a flexible and energetic work environment.
Qualifications
· One (1) to Three (3) or more years of relevant customer service experience with at least one (1) year within a public library, or any combination of equivalent education, training, and experience. Some library coursework preferred.
· Demonstrated customer service skills.
· Organizational, writing, interpersonal/collaborative communication skills.
· Computer skills that encompass effective use of word processing, spreadsheet, email, social media, internet browser, and library software. Experience with Google G-Suite applications in a business, library, or education setting preferred.
Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.
MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
Full/Part Time
Temporary
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$17.50 / hourClosing Date
Closing Date April 4, 2025
How to Apply
Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org
Posted
2025-03-28 | Quick link to this job