This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.
Job Description
Title: Library Assistant, Circulation Services
Location: Berkley Public Library
Berkley, MA
Position Type: Temporary
Start date: August 26, 2025
End date: September 30, 2025
Schedule: Tuesday 9am-5pm; Wednesday 1-8pm; Thursday 1-8pm; Friday 9am-12pm; Saturday 9am-2pm
Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour
CORI: Required
Description:
The Berkley Public Library is seeking a friendly, dependable, helpful, customer service-oriented person to work as a Library Assistant. The Berkley Public Library is a small library and that means everyone gets to do a bit of everything.
The Library Assistant performs circulation duties including:
- Greeting library patrons
- Checking books in and out
- Shelving books
- Issuing library cards
- Answering phone calls, assisting patrons, and answering questions
- Assisting with collection maintenance
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Computer skills
- The ability to master the automated library system
- The ability to work with patrons of all ages and backgrounds
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work independently
- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree a plus
BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.
MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
HR Info
Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – [email protected]
Posted Aug 12, 2025
Want to have jobs like this delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up and tell us about the jobs you are interested in and we'll send you an email as new jobs are posted.