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Weekly Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week (including one evening per week and one Saturday per month)
Title: Library Assistant - Access Services
Location: Library
Bargaining Unit: Non-Union
Hiring Rate: $52,392.50 to 60,000 (DOQ)
Department & Supervisor: Head of Access Services
Summary:
The Shrewsbury Public Library is seeking a friendly, tech-savvy, and detail-oriented Library Assistant to join our exceptional team! We are hiring a full-time Library Assistant to serve our patrons at our circulation desk under the general direction of the Library Manager of Access Services.
In this highly visible, public-facing role, you'll help patrons of all ages access our collections, technology, and resources. A successful candidate would play an essential part in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
What You'll Do:
- Assist patrons in finding books, using computers, and navigating library services.
- Circulate a variety of materials—books, DVDs, video games, kits, and more.
Provide basic technology support for public computers, printers, and scanners. - Support other staff on ILS functions and maintain software for museum passes
- Keep our collections organized and accessible by shelving and maintaining materials.
- Perform clerical tasks, direct phone calls, and help with general inquiries.
- Be a go-to resource for library policies, while protecting patron confidentiality.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree and two years of ILS experience required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- Strong customer service and communication skills—you enjoy helping others and can do so with empathy and clarity.
- Comfortable using computers, software applications (like Microsoft Office), and electronic databases.
- Familiar with the Dewey Decimal System, basic research skills, and e-resources.
- Reliable, independent, and ready to contribute to a collaborative team.
This role requires moderate physical effort, including the ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout the library to assist patrons. Candidates must be able to lift and move materials up to 35 pounds and frequently push or pull book trucks weighing up to 50 pounds
Benefits:
The Town of Shrewsbury offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a pension through the Shrewsbury Contributory Retirement System, an extensive employee assistance program (EAP), and the opportunity for professional development, and competitive paid time off, including access to the town’s family and medical leave inclusive sick leave plan.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Library staff passionate about helping the community, we'd love to hear from you! Help us build an informed, engaged, and connected community, one patron at a time.
For more information about this opportunity, please review the full job description. When applying for this position, a cover letter and resume may be sent via email to Kristina Ordung, Assistant Town Manager for Human Capital, at jobs@shrewsburyma.gov, indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line. The position is open until filled with an initial review date of 5/4/26.
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