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Library Assistant, Wellesley Free Library (Wellesley)

The Wellesley Free Library (WFL) is seeking a fearless, flexible and fun full-time (16 hours/week) Library Assistant in the Circulation Department.  Duties include providing excellent customer service at the Main and Branch Libraries, checking in and checking out of library materials; assisting patrons in the use of self-check terminals; shelving materials; shelf-reading; assisting customers at public service desks; filling items on daily paging list; dispensing general information to customers; performing network transfer functions; strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills; ability to consistently work calmly, diplomatically and accurately, even in high pressure situations; ability to adapt quickly and easily to new procedures and practices in a continually evolving environment; ability to handle ambiguous situations and use informed judgment and other assigned duties.  The work schedule may include evenings, frequent Saturdays, and one Sunday per month.  

The current schedule is:  

Mondays: 9am-1pm/ Tuesdays: 9am-1pm/ Wednesdays: 5pm-9pm/ Thursdays: 5pm-9pm  (with occasional Saturdays and Sundays)

Qualifications

The requirements are a High School diploma or equivalent; working knowledge of automated systems; excellent interpersonal, oral communication and customer service skills; and six months of clerical work experience.  

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$22.10  /  hour

Salary Notes

starting salary hourly rate; not benefit eligible

Closing Date

November 7, 2025

How to Apply

To apply, submit a Town of Wellesley job application, a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 or e-mail as a Word document or PDF to hr@wellesleyma.gov by November 7, 2025.  AA/EOE

Posted

2025-10-23

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