The Westwood
Public Library seeks an organized and community-focused individual for the
position of Library Assistant. The ideal
candidate will be a collegial and energetic team player who thrives in a busy
environment. This position performs administrative and technical work in coordinating
library materials and provides customer service for the Circulation desk under
our Readers’ Services Department at both the Main Library and Islington
Branch.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Ensures a positive
library experience for patrons by providing service in a courteous,
confidential, knowledgeable, and effective manner. Acquires print and non-print materials
through network procedures. Uses
automated network acquisition software; obtains bibliographic records for some
materials; monitors status of all orders and informs librarians of status. Responsible for entry level administrative
work and processing of new materials, including cataloging, affixing barcodes,
spine labels and covering books. Performs circulation duties, including
registering and processing library cards for patrons. Frequently assists with automated returns and
self-checkouts of materials; shelves returned items. Assists patrons at Circulation Desk and by
phone with account questions and with reserving museums passes through an
online reservation system. Provides
general information and direction as needed to our patrons and resolves patron
service concerns with courtesy and tact.
Also includes daily lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50
pounds such as books, equipment and supplies.
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience: Associate degree; strong
computer skills. Ability to provide effective and friendly service to all
library users. Strong organizational talents essential. One to two years
of experience in library automation procedures
preferred.
Salary and Benefits: This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position
with a starting hourly rate of $28.87.
The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and paid leave
time.
Schedule of Hours:
·
Wednesdays: 10AM-6PM
(10AM-1PM at the Islington Branch, and 2PM-6PM at the Main Library Circulation
Desk)
·
Thursdays: 1PM-9PM (Main
Library Circulation Desk)
·
Fridays: 12PM-6PM (Main
Library Circulation Desk)
The schedule will include one evening per week as well as a weekend rotation.
To Apply:
Visit www.westwoodma.gov and click on "Jobs". Please submit cover letter and resume by September
17, 2025.