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Library Assistant - Readers' Services Department, Westwood Public Library (Westwood)

The Westwood Public Library seeks an organized and community-focused individual for the position of Library Assistant.  The ideal candidate will be a collegial and energetic team player who thrives in a busy environment. This position performs administrative and technical work in coordinating library materials and provides customer service for the Circulation desk under our Readers’ Services Department at both the Main Library and Islington Branch. 

Duties include but are not limited to the following:  Ensures a positive library experience for patrons by providing service in a courteous, confidential, knowledgeable, and effective manner.  Acquires print and non-print materials through network procedures.  Uses automated network acquisition software; obtains bibliographic records for some materials; monitors status of all orders and informs librarians of status.  Responsible for entry level administrative work and processing of new materials, including cataloging, affixing barcodes, spine labels and covering books. Performs circulation duties, including registering and processing library cards for patrons.  Frequently assists with automated returns and self-checkouts of materials; shelves returned items.  Assists patrons at Circulation Desk and by phone with account questions and with reserving museums passes through an online reservation system.  Provides general information and direction as needed to our patrons and resolves patron service concerns with courtesy and tact.  Also includes daily lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds such as books, equipment and supplies.

Schedule of Hours:  

·         Wednesdays: 10AM-6PM (10AM-1PM at the Islington Branch, and 2PM-6PM at the Main Library Circulation Desk)

·         Thursdays: 1PM-9PM (Main Library Circulation Desk)

·         Fridays: 12PM-6PM (Main Library Circulation Desk)

The schedule will include one evening per week as well as a weekend rotation

Qualifications

Associate degree; strong computer skills.  Ability to provide effective and friendly service to all library users.   Strong organizational talents essential.  One to two years of experience in library automation procedures preferred.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$28.87  / hour

Salary Notes

20-hour per week position. Westwood offers a comprehensive benefits package and paid leave time.

Closing Date

September 17, 2025

How to Apply

To Apply:  Visit http://www.westwoodma.gov and click on "Jobs"

Posted

2025-08-27 |  Quick link to this job