What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Library Assistant position at Whitinsville Social Library?
The Town of Northbridge seeks candidates to fill a part-time Library Assistant position at Whitinsville Social Library.
This is a public facing position at our circulation desk.
Candidates must be available to work evenings and at least one Saturday a month from 10 AM-2 PM. Hours will not exceed 19.5 hours per week. This is a non-benefited position.
Primary responsibilities:
· Providing direct customer service in person, via telephone, and email to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds from the community.
· Promoting Whitinsville Social Library services including physical and electronic resources.
· Demonstrating to patrons how to use self-service options including using their online library account, library apps, printing, registering for events and museum passes, downloading e-books & e-audiobooks, and other library resources and e-resources.
The work is detail orientated and can be fast-paced. Job involves standing, walking, or using stairs for the entire shift. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in providing excellent customer service and working with the public in-person and via telephone.
- Excellent with personal computers including Microsoft Office, online searching,
- Internet/browsers including Chrome, email, printers, smartphones, telephones, and copy machines.
- Detail oriented with an ability to use alpha-numeric organizational schemes (Dewey Decimal Classification).
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, stand for up to 3 hours, repeatedly bend and stoop to reach shelves, and work under very noisy conditions for up to 1 hour.
- Excellent availability.
- Ability to pass a criminal records (CORI) check and pre-employment physical and drug test.
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous working or volunteer experience in a public, academic, special or school library and/or current MLIS student.
- Experience with Evergreen ILS and/or the CWMARS online public access catalog.
- Experience with downloadable and streaming media, apps, and e-reader devices.
- Current public library patron and supporter.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume and cover letter to the Library Director via email at rsasseville@cwmars.org. Do not apply via Indeed.
Accepting applications through Thursday October 1, 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately. Previous applicants are welcome to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Application Question(s):
- Did you read the entire job post and understand how to apply?
- Are you available to work nights and Saturdays?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16