Library Technician - Part Time Benefitted

Town of Belchertown•Belchertown, MA

About The Position

The Clapp Memorial Library is hiring a part-time, benefitted Library Technician to provide customer service to patrons and support the daily operations of the circulation department. This is a 30-hour-per-week, non-exempt Personnel By-Law Grade 5 position, with a salary range of $26.30–$33.56 per hour. The scheduled hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.; and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., plus at least one Saturday per month, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Candidates applying by November 9, 2026, receive priority consideration. The Town of Belchertown is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply.

Requirements

High school education and two years of college work, previous library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to deal with the public courteously and tactfully and maintain a professional demeanor and composure at a busy public service desk.
Ability to follow instructions and complete projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, operate objects, tools, or controls, and pick up common office objects.
Ability to view computer screens and work with details for extended periods.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to communicate.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at a library circulation desk is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform circulation desk tasks, including checking in, checking out, and renewing materials; registering borrowers and updating patron records; reviewing accounts and taking action on unpaid bills; collecting payments; and preparing and posting monthly overdue and billing notices.
Help patrons use computers, programs, photocopiers, and other library equipment.
Assist patrons in locating information using library reference sources and using the online catalog to select materials.
Explain procedures for reserves, interlibrary loans, and purchase requests, and help patrons place holds.
Search the computer catalog and shelves for requested and reserved materials.
In the absence of the Circulation and Reference Librarian, assist library pages and volunteers as needed.
Shelve materials, maintain the collection’s order, and assist with special projects.
Prepare the library to open and close it at the end of the business day.
Empty the book drop and process incoming and outgoing circulating materials.
Perform similar or related work as required, directed, or as circumstances dictate.