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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