FULL-TIME LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
(Circulation/Adult Services)
Cary Memorial Library has a position available for a full-time Adult Services Library Associate. 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 Associates assist in all service areas of the library, a busy, service-oriented environment. The individual in this position will be expected to work at any public service desk, but can expect to work primarily Circulation at the Main Adult Services Desk. This position performs a full range of library responsibilities, including assisting patrons in locating material, checking materials in and out, handling deliveries from the Minuteman Library Network, answering telephones, handling museum passes, and shelving materials.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience. Curiosity and the desire to learn and grow new technology skills are important for success in this position. PC proficiency and familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets are required. Experience using automated library systems is preferred. 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.
Language Skills, particularly Chinese, Korean, Spanish, or an Indian language are a plus.
Salary Range: $23.03 – $34.69 hourly, commensurate with experience, in seven steps, plus differential pay on weekday evenings after 6 pm and all day on Saturdays. Includes an excellent benefits package. This is a Union eligible position.
Schedule: Schedule: 37 hours a week, including one evening (Thursdays) per week until 9 pm and one Saturday every four weeks. On the weeks the individual works a Saturday, they will have a scheduled weekday off. Possible opportunities to work optional Sundays at an hourly rate of time and half may be available.
Apply: Please send a PDF of your resume, cover letter, and names of three references by Friday, September 12 at 5:00 PM to Susan Lusk, Office Manager, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 (slusk@lexingtonma.gov). Please cc: lbernheim@minlib.net (One PDF file preferred. Please e-mail both addresses.)
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.
PART-TIME PAGE/SHELVER
(Adult Services)
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. The person in this position will mainly be working in the Adult Services area of the library but may be asked to fill in for Youth Services, as needed. This is a Union eligible 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: $17.59 - $19.02, in three steps plus differential pay on Saturdays.
Please send one PDF of your resume, cover letter, and names of three references by Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM to Susan Lusk, Office Manager, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 (slusk@lexingtonma.gov). Please cc: lbernheim@minlib.net (One PDF file preferred. Please e-mail both addresses.)
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.
PART TIME SATURDAY/SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN I
(Teen/Youth Services)
Cary Memorial Library is seeking a creative and energetic person to join our team working one Saturday a month in the Youth Services Department. The Youth Services Department works as a strong team, playing to the strengths and skills of our members. We celebrate the diversity of our community through our programming and our collections. We are a busy and active department, embracing the energy and enthusiasm with a service population from toddlers to teens.
Youth Services Librarians are expected to push their knowledge and comfort zones to stay current with the needs and interests of the community. Youth Services Librarians staff a variety of service desks, including the Children’s Service Desks and the Teen Room Desk. This position works one Saturday (9 am - 5 pm) on a 4 week cycle, mainly in the Teen Room assisting patrons in locating materials and performing reader’s advisory, as well as handling some circulation tasks. For the duration of the library’s current construction project, the person in this position will work Reference at the Main Service Desk, performing reference services for all ages. This position does not include paid time off or paid benefits.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold an MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution or have an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience, will be self-motivated team player and who possesses the ability to establish rapport with patrons of all ages as well as demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
Previous experience working with children or teens, and knowledge of the developmental stages of youth, as well as children’s and teen literature is preferred. PC proficiency is required and experience using automated library systems is preferred. Ability to speak Chinese, Korean, or Spanish is 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.
Salary Range: $33.43 - $41.80 hourly plus differential pay on Saturdays.
Schedule: 1 Saturday every 4 weeks from 9-5 with an unpaid hour meal break. Expected Saturdays through August 2026 are 09/27, 10/25, 11/22, 12/20, 01/17, 02/14, 03/14, 04/11, 05/09, 06/06, 08/01, and 08/29. Additional substitute hours may be available during weekdays and evenings. Differential pay available evenings after 6 PM. Possible opportunities to work optional Sundays at an hourly rate of time and half may be available.
Apply: Please send a PDF of your resume, cover letter, and names of three references by Friday, September 12 at 5:00 PM to Susan Lusk, Office Manager, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 (slusk@lexingtonma.gov). Please cc: lbernheim@minlib.net (One PDF file preferred. Please e-mail both addresses.)
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.