LIBRARY PAGE - CIRCULATION

LIBRARY PAGE - CIRCULATION

WORCESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time Library Page - Circulation for the Worcester Public Library . Under the direction of the Manager of Circulation Services, this paraprofessional position will assist staff in the Circulation Services Division of the Main Branch location. The incumbent will possess great organizational skills, have a strong sense of attention to detail, and be motivated and excited to work in a busy public library setting. The employee will provide basic customer service to patrons, perform tasks related to reshelving library books and materials, and perform basic clerical office duties. The ideal person in this position will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and have experience working with diverse populations in an urban community. Must work at least 12 hours weekly. The schedule will include evening and weekend assignments and working at other locations.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS :

• Sort, shelve, and shift library materials.
• Read shelves and organize them into their proper sequence.
• May assist to perform duties, such as, filing, photocopying, preparing materials for public use etc.
• Interpret library services and policies to patrons in a clear and courteous manner.
• Contribute to creating an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.
• Actively participate in staff development and training opportunities.
• Work at various locations within the library system.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, consistent with the functions of the work unit and level of responsibilities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

SALARY : $15.00 hourly, part-time, 12-19 hours per week.

The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA's "Core Competences of Librarianship" http : / / www.ala.org / educationcareers / careers / corecomp as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

To apply, please visit : www.worcesterma.gov / employment or send resume and cover letter to : City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to : City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hiring@worcesterma.gov .

For a full job description please visit : www.mywpl.org / jobs-wpl