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Part-Time Evening Library Assistant, Berkshire Community College

Posted on July 18, 2025 Written by Berkshire Community College

Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world-class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Additional Information

Source of Funding: State
Salary: $19.79/hour; part-time; non-benefited
Supervisor: Evening Reference Librarian
Area of Assignment: Library and Learning Commons
Effective Date: September 2, 2025
Shift: 3:00 to 7:00 pm Monday through Thursday when classes are in session:
Academic Year 25-26 is September 2 – December 18, 2025 and January 20 – July 16, 2026 (1 week
off for spring break and for end of spring session)

BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Human Resources, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Application Instructions

Position is posted until filled; application review begins on August 4, 2025. To apply, submit a cover letter, and resume by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board . Those selected as finalists will be required to provide the names and telephone numbers of three professional references.

• Performs library duties involving direct assistance to users; behind-the-scenes operational support; monitoring of the facility; etc.
• Uses the library management system to register users, check materials in and out, search records, locate materials, and place holds.
• Collects fines and copy fees.
• Helps prepare and process materials being sent to or from other libraries.
• Helps users locate information resources; answers directional and other questions; demonstrates use of library systems and equipment; etc.
• Assists as directed with ongoing needs and special projects in the areas of circulation, acquisitions, reference, technical processing, serials control, and archives including, but not limited to, covering books; performing data entry; making photocopies; answering the phone; checking and retrieving holdings; shelving materials according to LC and other classification systems.
• Helps monitor the facility; conducts library closing procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college education and library work experience preferred.
• Must have excellent office and interpersonal skills.
• Required computer skills include Word and Excel; must also be able to learn specialized library systems, policies, and procedures.
• Must be accurate, organized, flexible, and dependable.
• Must be able to identify, reach and lift materials; maneuver loaded book carts; and operate equipment.