Youth Services Librarian, Pease Public Library, Plymouth, New Hampshire

 Job Description: Performs administrative, and professional work in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities of the Library Children’s Department. Performs all other related duties as required.

-Plans, coordinates, and implements programming for children and young adults. These programs consist of storytime, crafts, educational activities, and resources for children and their adult caregivers.
-Manages the materials collection for children, young adults, and parenting books, which includes weeding, using book review resources and purchasing materials.
-Provides customer services in the form of answering patron emails, providing reader’s advisory, helping patrons find materials, computer and other technology instruction and helping with databases and websites.
-Maintains the circulation desks tasks (checking books in and out, pulling holds, registering patrons, and checking out museum passes.)
-Supervises the daily operation of the children’s room and the young adult area. Upholds the library’s behavior and child safety policies.   
-Facilitates promotional materials for children’s and young adult programming. Maintains the children and young adult sections of the library website.
-Compiles and submits statistics to Director for programming. May assist with Youth Services sections of the State Library Report and town Annual Report.
-Performs outreach to schools and other local agencies for programming, especially summer reading program.
-Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Supervision:
Supervision Scope: This position performs various duties requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and the ability to complete assigned tasks according to established procedures and protocol.

Supervision Received: Work is performed under the general direction of the Library Director.

Supervision Given: Youth Services Assistant, as well as volunteers and/or interns, as available.

Education, Training and Experience: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science preferred. Bachelor’s degree in education or library science required; three to five years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of library practices, procedures, and techniques. Knowledge of youth literature and reading programs and activities. Working knowledge of the policies, laws, and regulations pertaining to library services. Working knowledge of library technology.

Ability: Ability to work with library customers and staff in a friendly, efficient manner. Ability to listen and communicate effectively. Ability to use computerized library systems and related equipment. Ability to think strategically. Ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures and to operate standard office equipment.  

Skill: Excellent customer service skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills; interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 

Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, sick and personal time, New Hampshire Retirement

Hiring Wage Range: $19.24-20.09 per hour depending on experience.

How to submit an application/resume: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the following by June 30, 2026: rwhite@peasepubliclibrary.org

Closing date for submissions: 6/30/2026

  

Library Director, Kimball Library, Atkinson, New Hampshire

Our current director will retire on July 1st after a distinguished 35-year career in public libraries. The Kimball Library Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the position of Library Director.

Beautiful, modern, and beloved, the Kimball Library is situated near Dow Common along with other municipal facilities. Atkinson, a scenic community of stone walls, open spaces, and approximately 7,300 residents, is located on the Massachusetts border. Retaining its rural character while embracing modern public services, it is a town that values community, connection, and involvement and boasts convenient access to the Boston area, the coast, and points north.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative, and community-oriented leader. The Director manages all phases of library operations, ensuring it continues to thrive as the informational and civic heart of Atkinson. Last year, the Library had more than 45,000 visits!

Position Overview
The Library Director is the chief executive of the Kimball Library. The role combines leadership, management, and vision to ensure the Library provides outstanding service to the community. The Director oversees daily operations, manages staff and resources, coordinates the development and maintenance of all collections, and ensures that the library remains responsive to the evolving needs of the community. The Director reports to the Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration
•    Directs all aspects of library operations to deliver high-quality, efficient service.
•    Regularly evaluates library policies, services, and programs in light of trends in librarianship and community needs.
•    Develops, presents and manages the annual municipal budget.
•    Maintains current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting public libraries.
•    Monitors relevant national, regional, and local trends, including technology, affecting the Library and update the staff and the Board as needed.
•    Prepares all statistical and narrative reports as required, including the annual town, state and federal reports, and a monthly report for the Library Board of Trustees.

Community Engagement
•    Builds strong partnerships with the Friends of the Library, schools, local government, cultural organizations, and community groups.
•    Acts as the public face of the Library, advocating for its role as a center for learning, enjoyment, creativity, and civic engagement.
•    Represents the Library at meetings of Town Department Heads, Selectboard, Budget Committee, and others when necessary or invited.

Staff & Human Resources
•    Fosters a collaborative, communicative, and positive workplace.
•    Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff, recommending new hires to the Board for approval.
•    Delegates, assigns and adjusts duties to ensure effective operations.
•    Invests in professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. 
•    Advocates for competitive wages and benefits.

About the Library:
In addition to the director, there are currently 3 full-time staff, 8 part-time staff, and volunteers. The Library, open 55 hours a week over 6 days, is governed by an elected board of trustees, and benefits from an active friends group.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
The ideal candidate will have earned a master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited school, have 7-10 years of progressive positions in senior management, be a collaborative leader with a patron-driven commitment to outstanding library service and possess excellent communication skills. In addition, a thorough understanding of the operations and functions of public libraries, proven expertise in selection, managing collections, personnel, facilities, and developing budgets are required. The successful candidate will be a creative, energetic individual with a growth mindset and clear vision of the current and future value of the public library in our community.

Benefits:
Competitive Paid Time Off
Insurance:     Health, life, and short-term disability
Pension:        New Hampshire Retirement System

Hiring Wage Range:
Salary:    $82,000 - $92,000 with competitive benefits based on experience and qualifications
How to submit an application/resume:
To apply submit the following materials to chair@kimballlibrary.com:
•    Cover letter: Please share your vision for the future of public libraries and how you would work to realize that vision.
•    Resume
•    Three professional references to be contacted only with prior notice.

U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://kimballlibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Job-Description-Director.pdf

Closing date for submissions:
9/15/2026

 

 

Library Assistant (Part-Time-Saturdays 9am-2pm), North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton, New Hampshire

Our beautiful, modern library is seeking a friendly, reliable, and patient Part-Time Library Assistant who loves books and people. You'll be the friendly face of our library, helping patrons of all ages and supporting all daily operations. This role is perfect for someone who is a great communicator, comfortable with technology, and enjoys a dynamic environment.

The schedule is 3-4 Saturdays per month (9am-2pm) with occasionally filling in other shifts, if needed. This is an ideal job for someone learning to get some library experience on a very part-time basis.

What You'll Do
Circulation & Patron Services: Greet patrons, manage check-ins and check-outs, handle payments, and register new members. You'll also place holds and interlibrary loan requests, and help people locate materials. 

Customer Support: Assist patrons with using public computers, printers, scanners, and other basic technology. Answer basic reference questions using our online and print resources. You will also respond to questions about customer accounts and library events.

Collection Management: Shelve books and other materials, empty the book drop, and inspect returned items for damage. You'll also help with shelf-reading, weeding outdated materials, and preparing incoming and outgoing transfers.

Reader's Advisory: Stay up-to-date on popular reading trends to provide timely and engaging book recommendations. You'll also help create displays, book lists, and book reviews.

Behind-the-Scenes Tasks: Attend staff meetings, process and repair materials, and maintain a tidy and welcoming environment.

Who You Are:
You have a college degree or equivalent experience.
You're proficient with modern technology (software, apps, devices) and are a fast learner.
You're motivated, resourceful, and can solve problems independently.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and love working as part of a team.
Library experience is a plus, but not required—we're happy to train the right person.

Physical Requirements:
This role involves standing for extended periods, as well as bending, squatting, and lifting up to 40 pounds. You should be able to push and pull carts and reach shelves at all heights.

Hiring Wage Range:
$15.50-$18.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

How to submit an application/resume:
Please email resume and note of interest to Liz Herold, North Hampton Public Library director at lizatnhpl@gmail.com

U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
nhplib.org

Closing date for submissions:
6/25/2026

Library Assistant, Brookline Public Library, Brookline, New Hampshire

The town of Brookline, New Hampshire (5,800 population), with its unique blend of rural charm and vibrant community, is seeking a new library team member. We are looking for a part-time Library Assistant, up to 20 hours/week. Hours include a combination of weekdays, some evenings, and Saturdays. A positive attitude and a sense of humor are vital in this role. The Library Assistant has a working knowledge of the library and performs a variety of library services for patrons and the maintenance of the collection. Brookline Public Library staff work in a team-oriented environment under the supervision of the Library Director, are responsible for assisting with library circulation, reference, readers' advisory, collection promotion, programming, in both adult and youth service areas. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent customer service for all visitors to the library. 
• Staff the circulation desk and perform circulation functions including checking items in/out, reserving and renewing materials, collecting fees, and maintaining patron records. 
• Shelve library materials and perform other stack maintenance activities including shelf reading and tidying, weeding.
• Provide readers' advisory and reference services, and refer patrons to additional resources as appropriate.
• Assist patrons with use of library services and equipment.
• Answer phone inquiries and make patron notification calls.
• Create book displays that promote the library's collections. 

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):

• Knowledge of library practices and services including alphabetization and Dewey Classification System. 
• Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with a diverse population of library patrons. 
• Excellent general office, computer, and technology skills including working in a Windows environment, familiarity with Web browsers and Microsoft software, experience with any Integrated Library System software. 
• Capacity to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. 
• Effective written and spoken communication skills, as well as the ability to follow oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to maintain patron confidentiality. 
• Physically able to carry/lift up to 35 pounds, bend low and reach high to shelve books, and push a library cart. 
• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required, some college or a bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Experience in a public library setting preferred.

Benefits:
Paid vacation and sick time

Hiring Wage Range:
$17/hour

How to submit an application/resume: 
Please send resume and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Susan Grant, Brookline Public Library Director at library.director@brooklinenh.gov. Open until filled.

U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://brooklinelibrarynh.org/using_your_library/about_your_library/employment/index.php

Library Aide, Hill Library, Strafford, New Hampshire

Library Aide  
16 hours per week, Non-benefited  
Salary range $15.50-$17.00 per hour 

Do you want to be a part of a positive environment and community? We are a rural library in southeast New Hampshire that offers many programs and services to our population of over 4000 residents. 

We are seeking a part-time Library Aide to join our team at the Hill Library in Strafford, New Hampshire.

DESCRIPTION: 

This is a part time position of 16 hours per week on a regular schedule, including evening hours and Saturdays. The duties include: circulation desk activities, cataloging, assisting with youth programs and group events, and the general maintenance of the library collection.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

● Commitment to providing exceptional customer service is required. 

● Knowledge of and an enthusiasm for literature is required. 

● Ability to communicate courteously and effectively (spoken and written) with patrons of all age levels, abilities, and backgrounds is necessary. 

● Ability for successful planning, implementation, and coordination to complete tasks independently is required. 

● Experience with library software, internet applications, documents and spreadsheets, and social media is helpful. 

● A willingness to share camaraderie and humor within our small group is preferred. 

Please submit a thoughtful letter of interest, your resume and three reference contacts (two of which must be professional) to Larisa Molloy, Director, Hill Library, PO Box 130, Strafford, NH 03884 or email to: lmolloyhilllibrary@gmail.com. Electronic submission is preferable. The position will remain open until filled. The Town of Strafford is an equal opportunity employer.

Check out our website at hilllibrary.org to see all that we do and apply today.

Head of Library Advisory and Development, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Boston, Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (M.B.L.C.) seeks an experienced library professional to join our agency as the Head of Library Advisory and Development. This is an opportunity to be part of a talented and dynamic team of professionals who support library services across the Commonwealth.

This position reports to the Director of the Board of Library Commissioners, supervises a team of Library and Advisory Development staff and consultants, and oversees the M.B.L.C.’s federal Library Services and Technology Act (L.S.T.A.) program. The Head of Library Advisory and Development is a member of the agency’s management team, provides advisory services to public library directors, trustees, and friends, guides the provision of services to special populations, and guides the provision of preservation and disaster recovery services to libraries.

We’re looking for someone who is a flexible, forward-focused leader and an experienced and collaborative-minded manager who can thrive in an environment of change. The successful candidate will be able to direct a strong, cohesive team, communicate clearly and effectively; and skillfully organize and manage multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines. 

This is a hybrid role, with partial in-office and partial work from home time.

Qualifications:

Applicant must have at least:

a) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in library administration

b) of which at least three years must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or

c) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below: 

I.    A Master’s degree with a major in Library Science may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (a) experience.*
II.   A completed Doctorate or course work completed and a dissertation in progress with a major in library science, public administration, or a related discipline may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (a) experience.

    *Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required (a) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (b) experience.

Salary Range: $85,967 - $132,295

Other Considerations/Requirements:
Applications received during the first 14 days will receive first consideration.

How to submit an application/resume:
Application (including resume and cover letter) must be submitted via MassCareers at this link:

https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260003NW

To see a full position description, visit the ad on MassCareers here:

https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260003NW

Please note: application (including resume and cover letter) must be submitted via MassCareers at the above link.

Closing date for submissions: 6/12/2026

Elementary Library Media Specialist, Salem School District, Salem, New Hampshire

Job Description:

It is the goal of the Library Media Specialist to provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the library media program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and is an integral part of the instructional program. The responsibilities of the Library Media Specialist include:

Collaborating with teachers and other staff to make connections between student information needs, curricular content, learning outcomes, and information resources
Providing leadership and expertise in the acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources across all platforms
Using effective management principles in developing, implementing, and evaluating the library media program
Preparing, justifying, and administering the library media program budget according to specific program goals
Providing instructional coaching to teachers and other staff
Planning lessons for weekly library classes
Overseeing daily operations across five elementary school libraries, ensuring consistent program implementation
Supporting library assistants in the execution of daily tasks and instructional programs

More information about this job posting can be found here:

U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://www.applitrack.com/sau57/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=5538