Senior Library Assistant

Hourly wage starts at: $19.24/hour

24 hours a week, Monday ,Tuesday, Thursday 9:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday 2-8, Saturdays twice a month from 9:30-3

Eligible for vacation time and sick time

Who we are: We’re not just a library—we’re a buzzing community hub where curiosity thrives, creativity flows, and neighbors become friends. If you love connecting people with ideas, solving problems with a smile, and making someone’s day just a little brighter, you’re in the right place.

The work: Senior Library Assistants are, above all, ambassadors of the library. You’ll staff the public service desk as part of a supportive, collaborative team that’s dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.

You will also train to become a Passport Acceptance Agent (we provide full training!).

Your day-to-day will include: 

• Bring positive energy to patrons of all ages through work at our public service desk

• Help keep collections and the building neat and easy to navigate

• Helping patrons at the circulation desk: checkouts, returns, renewals, new card registrations

• Acting as a passport agent

• Preparing materials for interlibrary loan delivery and pickup

• Running daily/weekly reports and gathering statistics

• Assisting with onboarding, training, and supporting library volunteers

• Supporting programs and events

• May be responsible for the building as an in-charge person in the absence of senior staff

This role includes light lifting, bending, and handling materials throughout the day.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, 2+ years progressively responsible experience working in libraries, public service, or customer service related fields

• US Citizen

• Comfortable with computers, the internet, basic MS office, and mobile devices

• Flexibility to cover additional shifts

Recommended qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering in a library setting

• Experience with Koha ILS

• Foreign language proficiency

Must-have qualifications:

• A friendly, “let’s figure this out together” approach

• A love for learning, teamwork, and community

• Creativity and enthusiasm for making the library a place people want to be

• Tech comfort and willingness to try new tools

Send a cover letter, resume, and three references and the position you are applying for to Cassie Collucci, Director at cassie.collucci@roxburylibrary.org. Position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found, so submit your candidacy asap if you are interested. Start date January 5, 2026.