The Burlington Public Library takes pride in the innovative services, programs and materials that it provides to its community. Conveniently located 14 miles northwest of Boston and easily accessible from Route 95/128 and Route 3, Burlington is home to 26,000 residents and a robust collection of businesses. This vibrant community welcomes approximately 150,000 people per day to work, eat, and shop. Reporting to Circulation Librarian, this position supports a Circulation Department that prides itself on the highest quality of service at the busiest public desk within the Library.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

Reshelve library materials

Pull books from shelves as directed

Keep shelves neat and in good order

Perform other tasks requiring similar levels of skill and responsibility as assigned

Recommended minimum qualifications include

Attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity

Reliability and able to work independently

Experience working with the public

Excellent customer service skills

Must be able to move loaded book carts and reach all shelves to a six-foot level, with or without a stool

This is a part time position, 12.25 hours per week.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am – 1pm and Saturday 2 – 5:15pm. Opportunity to work Sundays and summer Saturdays as overtime shifts.

Pay range starts at $15.76/hr with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $16.72/hr through semi-annual increases.

Applications received by August 26, 2024 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Please note: MA General Laws mandate that any individual having direct contact at any time with either children or senior citizens be subject to CORI screening by the Criminal History Systems Board. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory CORI report.