Part-Time Library Assistant (2 positions), Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (North Adams)
MCLA seeks two Part-Time Library Assistants to join us in providing access to library services, collections, and facilities on a small, residential liberal arts college campus. Core job duties include staffing the front desk; circulating library materials; answering basic informational, directional, and policy questions in a variety of modalities; gathering data and monitoring conditions in the library facility; assisting with collections maintenance; opening and closing the building; referring specialized questions to librarians and other campus service providers; and participating in ongoing and special projects. This is a fully on-site position in North Adams, MA (northern Berkshire County).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
At least one year of experience working directly with the public in a library, customer service/retail, or similar environment.
Proficient in basic office software, hardware, and applications, including Microsoft Office, Windows hardware and operating system, online communication tools, and printers/scanners
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in the library field via employment, internship, volunteering, and/or coursework in a library science program.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully as part of a diverse community
Commitment to providing excellent customer service
Strong self-motivation and a proactive approach to work
Ability to perform detailed work accurately
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and with others in a collaborative environment
Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work regularly assigned shifts as scheduled
Physical Demands:
Routine work requires the following, with or without accommodation.
Moving between and throughout the floors of the building
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at will.
Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds
Reaching overhead and at/below shoulder level
Pushing and pulling doors and book carts
Keyboarding
Gross and fine manipulation of objects
Understanding and distinguishing speech and other sounds
Near and far visual acuity
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
NA
Salary
$17.50 / hour
Closing Date
How to Apply
All applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, online application and 3 professional references in order to be considered for these positions. For more information and to apply, please visit the full job posting.
Posted
2026-07-15