Library Assistant, Wellesley Free Library (Wellesley) Job at Massachusetts Board

Library Assistant, Wellesley Free Library (Wellesley)

The Wellesley Free Library (WFL) is seeking a fearless, flexible and fun full-time (16 hours/week) Library Assistant in the Circulation Department. Duties include providing excellent customer service at the Main and Branch Libraries, checking in and checking out library materials, assisting patrons in the use of self-check terminals, shelving materials, shelf‑reading, assisting customers at public service desks, filling items on the daily paging list, dispensing general information to customers, performing network transfer functions, strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills, ability to consistently work calmly, diplomatically and accurately, even in high pressure situations, ability to adapt quickly and easily to new procedures and practices in a continually evolving environment, ability to handle ambiguous situations and use informed judgment and other assigned duties. The work schedule may include evenings, frequent Saturdays, and one Sunday per month.

The current schedule is:

• Mondays: 9am‑1pm
• Tuesdays: 9am‑1pm
• Wednesdays: 5pm‑9pm
• Thursdays: 5pm‑9pm (with occasional Saturdays and Sundays)

Qualifications

The requirements are a High School diploma or equivalent, working knowledge of automated systems, excellent interpersonal, oral communication and customer service skills, and six months of clerical work experience.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$22.10/hour

Salary Notes

starting salary hourly rate; not benefit eligible

Closing Date

November 7, 2025

How to Apply

To apply, submit a Town of Wellesley job application, a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 or email as a Word document or PDF to hr@wellesleyma.gov by November 7, 2025. AA/EOE

Posted

2025-10-23