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The Longmeadow Storrs Library is seeking a PT Library Assistant: 16 hours per week; working shifts Position is responsible for assisting department staff with cataloging and processing materials, maintaining, and developing the collection, planning, and facilitating functions, planning, and coordinating programs and outreach activities, and providing customer service to patrons. 

Successful candidate must have:

• Knowledge of relevant Massachusetts General Laws related to essential functions. Knowledge of Dewey decimal system, Library of Congress Classification System, and library shelving organization conventions. Ability to lead group activities and read aloud. Familiarity with quality children's books from the classics to the modern day strongly preferred.


• Ability to multi-task and manage conflict. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain good public relations and to maintain effective collaborative working relationships with Town departments, department heads, fellow employees, officials and the general public and to respond in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently. Ability to work well with others, dependability, in a respectful and non-judgmental personality. Ability to learn new software as needed.


• Strong communication skills, problem-solving skills and customer service skills. Proficient in use of computer programs including Microsoft Office and Google Suites, email, and internet. Position requires proficiency with Evergreen.

High School diploma or equivalent, and 1 to 3 years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience. Associates degree preferred.

• Salary $18.13 - $19.24 per hour DOE/DOQ


• No Benefits


• Evening hours required with rotating Saturdays

Candidates should submit a completed Town General Application to Human Resources at 231 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA  01106 or via email to hrdept@longmeadowma.gov.  Posting closes 03/13/2025 at noon. 

• Full Job description available upon request

The Town of Longmeadow is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a Town and to offering equal access to career development and promotional opportunities to our Town employees.