Circulation Assistant (34-hours)

Due to a pending retirement, the Town of Billerica seeks qualified applicants for a part-time (34 hours per week) Circulation Assistant position at the Billerica Public Library. The Circulation Assistant provides excellent customer service to all patrons in person and over the phone. The duties of this position consist of various circulation tasks, including checking materials in and out, registering new patrons, collection maintenance, and interlibrary loan. Duties will also include material processing and readers advisory.

Must work well with library patrons and display a positive and professional attitude. Performs other related library duties as required.

Schedule: 34-hour work week. Mondays and Thursdays, 9am-5pm; Tuesdays, 1pm-9pm; Wednesdays 1pm-5pm; and alternating Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-5pm. One Sunday per month from 1pm-5pm is also required.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalency is required, but a college degree is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, work well with the public and library staff, and be able to solve problems and work independently. Previous library experience is strongly preferred.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary Range$630.88 - $861.05  / week

Salary Notes

In 9 steps with an excellent benefits package, including participation in the retirement system.

Closing Date

Open until filled

How to Apply

Sharon Lomison, Interim Assistant Library Director

Billerica Public Library

15 Concord Road

Billerica, MA 01821 

[email protected]

Please include cover letter, resume and three references (PDF format preferred if submitting electronically).