PART-TIME PAGE/SHELVER

Cary Memorial Library has an opening for a part time (12 hours/week) Library Page/Shelver. As one of the busiest libraries in Massachusetts, Cary Memorial Library works  hard to be at the forefront of library services. We celebrate the diversity of our community, through our programming and our collections.

Library Pages assist in keeping the library’s collections in good order in a busy, service-oriented environment. Tasks include but are not limited to: shelving materials according to the library’s organization system, sorting returned materials into categories, picking up library materials throughout the library, and maintaining order by regular shelf reading and straightening. This is a Union position with no paid benefits or paid time off.

Qualifications: The ideal candidates will be self-motivated and detail oriented, be able to alphabetize accurately, and be familiar with decimals. The position requires substantial physical activity, including standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting materials, and pushing book trucks. Ability to speak multiple languages are a plus. The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity,  and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to  our organization. 

Schedule: 12 hours a week; includes morning and afternoons during the week, as well as multiple Saturdays per month. May include some evenings.

Salary Range: $17.16 - $18.56, in three steps plus differential pay on Saturdays.

Please send one PDF of your resume, cover letter, and names of three references by Friday, February 21, 2025 to Susan Lusk, Office Manager, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA  02420 (slusk@lexingtonma.gov). (One PDF file preferred)  EO/AAE. The Town of Lexington  has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates  who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization.