Library Assistant, Lanesborough Public Library (Lanesborough)
LIBRARY ASSISTANT:
Duties include greeting patrons and performing all circulation desk activities (check-in and out, searching online system and placing holds for patrons etc), answering phone calls, assisting patrons with library resources and technology, and answering directional and other basic questions. Duties also include assisting with collection maintenance, including shelving, shelf reading, cleaning, emptying book drop and searching for items in the collection. Will help process and prepare new materials for circulation. Basic cleaning and disinfecting on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will be friendly, flexible, dependable, and detail-oriented.
All staff are required to have a Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check before being hired and throughout their employment. All staff are required to participate in in-service training and continuing education opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Computer experience/comfort level
Strong organizational skills
Willing/able to learn use of the current library technology
Excellent communication skills via telephone, email, and in-person
Ability to help patrons in use of the internet, public computers, and online library resources
Ability to interact respectfully with patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and level of understanding of library services
Ability to work independently and without supervision
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)
Ability to guide patrons to materials throughout the library
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs from the floor
Ability to reach above one’s head to shelve or retrieve items from upper shelves
HOURS:
This is a part-time position with no benefits- with the exception of earned/prorated sick time.
Average from 5-8 hours per week, plus occasional substitution for staff absences.
Evenings and some Saturday hours required.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Qualifications
Computer experience/comfort level
Strong organizational skills
Willing/able to learn use of the current library technology
Excellent communication skills via telephone, email, and in-person
Ability to help patrons in use of the internet, public computers, and online library resources
Ability to interact respectfully with patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and level of understanding of library services
Ability to work independently and without supervision
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
NA
Salary
$16.39 / hour
Salary Notes
This is a part-time position with no benefits- with the exception of earned/prorated sick time.
Closing Date
How to Apply
Average from 5-8 hours per week, plus occasional substitution for staff absences.
Evenings and some Saturday hours required.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Sheila Parks, library.director@lanesborough-ma.gov
Posted
2026-08-17