Library Aide - Children's Department
About The Position
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 the Children's Librarian, this position supports a Children's Department that prides itself on the highest quality of service at one of the busiest public desk within the Library. Anticipated start date is January 26, 2026. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Greet library users and perform all Children's desk activities, including but not limited to assisting patrons locate library materials, providing recommendations, and answering program inquiries. Supporting the Children’s Librarian and other Children’s staff Prepare and maintain children’s space for the day, including the play area Assist library users via phone and in person Prepare and return materials to the shelves; shelf reading and maintenance Assist in closing or opening the library
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Experience working with the public
- Computer skills and flexibility to adapt to constantly changing technology
- Excellent customer service skills
- Attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Greet library users and perform all Children's desk activities, including but not limited to assisting patrons locate library materials, providing recommendations, and answering program inquiries.
- Supporting the Children’s Librarian and other Children’s staff
- Prepare and maintain children’s space for the day, including the play area
- Assist library users via phone and in person
- Prepare and return materials to the shelves; shelf reading and maintenance
- Assist in closing or opening the library
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
