Library Technician - 19.5 hrs per week, Beals Memorial Library (Winchendon) Job

Library Technician - 19.5 hrs per week, Beals Memorial Library (Winchendon)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reserve, circulate, renew, organize and discharge books and other materials.
• Enter and update patrons’ records.
• Answer routine reference inquiries.
• Guide patrons in finding and using library resources.
• Sort books, publications, and other items according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
• Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
• Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
• Process materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
• Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.
• Issue library cards to new patrons.
• Assist the Assistant Library Director with maintaining the library website.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of library programs.
• Assist in the creation of flyers and special displays to promote the library.
• Assist patrons in finding books for pleasure or research.
• Assist library users in searching library resources, and provide information on subjects of interest to patrons.

Qualifications

Recommended Minimum Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience:

• Associate’s degree preferred; one (1) year of experience in library service preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience deemed appropriate by the Library Director.
• Proficiency using Evergreen, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Canva.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$19.12/hour

Salary Notes

$19.12 to $21.11 per hour depending on qualifications

Closing Date

November 3, 2025

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to: Manuel King @ mking@winchendon-ma.gov.

Posted

2025-10-20