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Substitute Part-time Library Associate 1, Salem Public Library (Salem)

Substitute Part-time Library Associate 1
Part time, non-union position; up to 19 hours per week with no benefits or regularly scheduled hours; must have evening availability 5:00pm-9:00pm; weekend availability on Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Provides circulation services to adults and children, including checking library materials in and out, reserving books, and answering telephone inquiries.

Provides reference services including answering inquiries, basic technical assistance, reserving and checking out museum passes, and provides printing, faxing and copying assistance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate orally and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and co-workers.  Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with patrons in a busy urban environment.  Ability to arrange materials in alphabetical and numerical order quickly and accurately; ability to check and verify information and to maintain records.

Prior customer service experience required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate and be mobile in the building.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The work environment is usually quiet, except for the Children's Room.

The City of Salem is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, familial status, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status or genetic information.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$19.67  /  hour

Salary Notes

Sunday rate $29.43/hr

Closing Date

03/20/2026

How to Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Jim Riordan, Assistant Director
Salem Public Library
370 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
jriordan@noblenet.org

Posted

2026-02-17

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