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Library Helper Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Town of Needham

Library Circulation Assistant

Needham, MA · On-site

$28.09 - $30.80/hr

Assists in collection maintenance including weeding, orderliness, moving materials, and helping with displays. * Provides guidance and training to part-time library assistants and volunteers as ...

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Town of Needham

Library Circulation Assistant

Needham, MA · On-site

$28.09 - $30.80/hr

Assists in collection maintenance including weeding, orderliness, moving materials, and helping with displays. Provides guidance and training to part-time library assistants and volunteers as ...

Town of Needham

Library Circulation Assistant

Needham, MA · On-site

$28.09 - $30.80/hr

Assists in collection maintenance including weeding, orderliness, moving materials, and helping with displays. * Provides guidance and training to part-time library assistants and volunteers as ...

New

Town of Needham

Library Circulation Assistant

Needham, MA · On-site

$28.09 - $30.80/hr

Assists in collection maintenance including weeding, orderliness, moving materials, and helping with displays. * Provides guidance and training to part-time library assistants and volunteers as ...

New

Berklee

Student Library Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.97/hr

Main responsibilities include helping patrons locating library items, placing item holds, and requesting new items. They check materials in and out, monitor Library usage, and organize materials. The ...

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What is a library helper?

A library helper is a person who assists library staff with tasks such as shelving books, organizing materials, helping visitors locate resources, and maintaining the library environment. The role often requires good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team, sometimes involving basic computer or cataloging system use.

What qualifications do you need for a library helper?

Library helpers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and good organizational and communication skills. Some positions may require basic computer skills and the ability to handle physical tasks like shelving books. Certification is not usually required but can be beneficial for certain roles.

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Infographic showing various Library Helper job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Library Assistant - Part Time

Town of Westwood

Westwood, MA • On-site

$29.45/hr

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PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Library Assistant – Part-Time Benefit Eligible

The Westwood Public Library is seeking an organized and community-focused Library Assistant to join a supportive and team-oriented staff. The successful candidate will be a collegial and energetic professional who thrives in a busy environment. The position will perform administrative and technical work in coordinating library materials while providing exceptional customer service for the Circulation, Information Services and Branch departments at both the Main Library and Islington Branch.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Ensures a positive library experience for patrons by providing service in a courteous, confidential, knowledgeable, and effective manner.
  • Acquires print and non-print materials through network procedures. Uses automated network acquisition software; obtains bibliographic records for some materials; monitors status of all orders and informs librarians of status.
  • Provides entry level administrative work and processing of new materials, including cataloging, affixing barcodes, spine labels and covering books.
  • Carries out circulation duties, including registering and processing library cards for patrons.
  • Frequently assists with automated returns and self-checkouts of materials; shelves returned items.
  • Assists patrons at Circulation Desk at both library locations and by phone with account questions and with reserving museums passes through an online reservation system.
  • Assists patrons at Information Desk with general inquires, technology usage including faxing and printing.
  • Provides general information and direction as needed to our patrons and resolves patron service concerns with courtesy and tact.
  • Provides 1:1 tech help to patrons as needed.

Schedule:

  • Tuesdays: Circulation 1:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesdays: Information Services 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursdays: Branch Services 12:00 – 6:00 PM

The schedule will include one evening per week as well as a weekend rotation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Associate degree; strong computer skills. Ability to provide effective and friendly service to all library users. Strong organizational talents essential. One to two years of experience in library automation procedures preferred. May include daily lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds such as books, equipment and supplies.

Salary and Benefits: This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position with a starting hourly rate of $29.45. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave time, and other employee supports.

To Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume by September 8, 2026.

The Town of Westwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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