Library Aide, Peabody Institute Library (Peabody) Job at Massachusetts Board of

Overview

Duties: Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Senior Branch Librarians, the Library Aide provides customer service to patrons in 3 busy Public Library locations. Duties include circulation and basic information services, computer and technology help, shelving materials, processing interlibrary loans, programming support and other clerical and organizational tasks to support the mission of the Peabody Institute Library. This is a part-time position averaging 14 hours per week, including one evening per week, alternating Saturdays, and a seasonal (non-summer) Sunday rotation (approximately every fifth Sunday). This position will be regularly scheduled at all 3 Library locations during each week. Possible additional evening & weekend shift coverage may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Circulation and basic information services to library patrons.
• Provide computer and technology help to patrons.
• Shelving materials and processing interlibrary loans.
• Programming support and other clerical and organizational tasks to support the library mission.
• Work across three library locations with regular scheduling; may require additional evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office and general technology; comfortable offering computer and technology help to patrons.
• Vision sufficient to meet job obligations and hearing sufficient for accurate phone communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Details

• Full/Part Time: Part Time
• Education: NA
• Salary: $20.00/hour
• Closing Date: 9/29/2025
• How to Apply: Qualified candidates apply to: Jennifer Usovicz, Assistant Director Peabody Institute Library 82 Main Street Peabody, MA 01960 jusovicz@noblenet.org
• The City of Peabody is an EOE.
• Posted: 2025-08-18