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Job Description
The Middletown Public Library is looking for a part time Library Assistant to join our fabulous team! Work in our small but busy library in an exciting time in MPL history - getting to help design and imagine a new library of our dreams!
This job might be for you if:
-Your customer service is people-centered.
-You have interest and/or experience with ordering, receiving, processing, and collection management.
-You have interest and/or knowledge on the current trends in libraries today.
-Your public service is rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community.
Qualifications
This role will be filled by a high school graduate, preferably with customer service experience and/or library experience. The position is a front line customer service position that needs to be able to multitask, be comfortable with using and teaching technology, and enjoy interacting with the public.
Schedule is 25 hours per week and includes nights and weekends – most likely closing one night a week, and working every other Saturday on rotation. A regular work week is 5 days per week for 5 hours each shift.
This job might be for you if:
-Your customer service is people-centered.
-You have interest and/or experience with ordering, receiving, processing, and collection management.
-You have interest and/or knowledge on the current trends in libraries today.
-Your public service is rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community.
Qualifications
This role will be filled by a high school graduate, preferably with customer service experience and/or library experience. The position is a front line customer service position that needs to be able to multitask, be comfortable with using and teaching technology, and enjoy interacting with the public.
Schedule is 25 hours per week and includes nights and weekends – most likely closing one night a week, and working every other Saturday on rotation. A regular work week is 5 days per week for 5 hours each shift.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Salary is in accordance with established pay scale, and is $19 an hour to start.
This is a part time position within the Middletown Public Library Employees Association / NEARI Union, and includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
Links
External Job Ad
https://www.middletownri.com/472/Job-Opportunities
HR Info
Applicants should apply online on the Town of Middletown website, where the full job description is also posted:
Securing this position will also be dependent on the results of a CORI check.
The Town of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Posted Nov 5, 2025
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