Library Page, Children's Department

The Town of Needham is seeking passionate individuals to fill the part-time position of Library Page at the Needham Free Public Library. Reporting to the Library Childrens Supervisor the Library Page will assists in shelving books magazines and other library materials as well as keep shelves in order retrieving requested materials for patrons as needed.

It is an exciting time to join the Needham Free Public Library team! Our Strategic Plan for FY2023-2027 positions the library to continue to meet the communitys needs for years to addition our recent Library Space Utilization Study reimagines the librarys interior space in four phases to enhance the work we do for our patrons and the community. Along with diverse collections plentiful programming and great services the Needham Free Public Library is on track to be the go-to place for new and current library workers.

Work Schedule:

• Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays: 3 PM-6PM
• Saturdays: 9 AM-1 PM

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These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive:

• Shelve library materials such as books and audio visual materials.
• Retrieve items from shelves using lists or reports.
• Empty book drop materials returned to the library from the outside and inside of the building.
• Pack bins with library materials to go in deliveries.

• Working knowledge of alpha-numeric order to shelve books throughout the library.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures practices forms and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skill in interpersonal and customer service.

Physical Demands:

• Regular lifting of books and related library materials frequent moving of heavy books carts of roughly 150-200 pounds.

To apply please submit your resume cover letter and application by clicking Apply.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on May 14 2026.

The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race age gender national origin disability religion or belief sexual orientation marriage/civil partnership pregnancy/maternity veteran status or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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