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Griswold Memorial Library/Town of Colrain Position Description
Title: Library assistant (part-time/on-call)
Description:
Assists in the operation of the town library in accordance with policies established by the Library Director and Board of Trustees.
Supervision:
Library Director
Supervision exercised:
No direct reports.
Job Environment:
Work is usually performed indoors under typical library conditions, which may sometimes include multiple stimuli.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists library patrons in-person, by phone and by email, in finding materials through CW Mars and other platforms. Provides reading recommendations and technology assistance, in accordance with high standards for customer excellence.
- Checks books and materials in and out to visiting patrons. Accurately and efficiently shelves returned books and materials in alpha-numeric sequence.
- Opens and/or closes the library following standardized procedures.
- Helps maintain library displays.
- Keeps tally sheets and updates library statistics to show visitors, programs, questions answered, and computer use.
- Shelf-reads, straightens books, and pulls materials that may need to be removed from the collection due to wear-and-tear.
- Assists in promoting library programs, services, and materials, online and in person.
- Picks up and sorts mail.
- Other duties as assigned.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Special Skills, Knowledge or Abilities:
Enthusiasm for building community, helping others, reading, and libraries is preferred, as well as strong organizational skills, and the abilities to prioritize and stay on task. Proficiency in using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, email and file sharing applications, is important. Must work well with others or independently. This position includes some evening and weekend hours.
Special Requirements:
N/A
Physical Requirements:
This position requires some lifting up to 35 pounds, repetitive motion (typing, shelving, checking books in and out), standing/walking for extended periods, considerable screen time, and a lot of interaction with the public.
Hourly Pay Range: $20.84 - $21.42
Hours per Week: 0-11 hours per week
Application can be found at www.colrain-ma.gov under Employment Opportunities and must be submitted, along with a resume and cover letter expressing interest. Please drop off or mail materials to the Griswold Memorial Library at 55 Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340 or via email to: griswoldmemoriallibrary@gmail.com. Posting will be active until position is filled.
Created 07/23/2021
Updated 9/23/2026
Posted: to Griswold Memorial Library News on Wed, Sep 23, 2026
Updated: Wed, Sep 23, 2026