Library Director and Head of Adult Services, Minot-Sleeper Library, Bristol, New Hampshire

Located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, with access to abundant outdoor recreation, Minot-Sleeper Library is seeking a dynamic and community-focused Library Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team during a period of growth, as the library advances new initiatives aligned with its strategic plan and expands its outreach and community engagement efforts.

The Director serves as the library’s chief administrator and is responsible for overall leadership, operations, and strategic direction, while also overseeing adult services and programming.

Essential Job Functions

•    Provides leadership and supervision for all library staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented work environment.
•    Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates library personnel in coordination with the Board of Trustees.
•    Develops and implements library policies and procedures; advises the Board of Trustees on policy development and organizational planning.
•    Prepares and administers the annual budget and ensures responsible stewardship of library funds.
•    Identifies, applies for, and manages grant opportunities to support library services and initiatives.
•    Collects, analyzes, and reports library statistics to the Board of Trustees, Town officials, and the New Hampshire State Library.
•    Oversees library facilities to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment.
•    Collaborates with the Board of Trustees to develop, implement, and update the library’s strategic plan.
•    Leads the development and delivery of adult services, including programming, collections, and outreach efforts.
•    Develops, with the assistance of staff, a calendar of comprehensive community programs for all ages.

Requirements

•    Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
•    Strong understanding of management principles, including strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel management
•    Working knowledge of current library technologies and the ability to support their effective use
•    Experience identifying and managing grant opportunities
•    Experience developing and delivering engaging library programs, particularly for adult audiences

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution and have experience in public library leadership or administration. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time (40 hours), exempt, salaried position with a starting salary range of $65,000 to $71,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package through the Town of Bristol.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minot-Sleeper Library is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HEJeffrey@outlook.com, or mail to:

Minot-Sleeper Library Board of Trustees
35 Pleasant St.
Bristol, NH 03222

Review of applications will begin on May 4th and continue until the position is filled.

 

Library Page, Sandown Public Library, Sandown, New Hampshire

Job Description: Library Page must be dependable and have the ability to get along with people. Must have an eye for detail, good organizational skills, be able to type and work independently. This position requires knowledge of basic spreadsheet and word processing applications. Strong customer service skills are essential. 
 

Essential Functions of the Position:

•    Staffs the circulation desk, registers borrowers, checks out material to users, returns material from users, assesses and clears fines and processes holds as requested.
•    Shelves Books
•    Assists with Interlibrary Loans procedures.
•    Provides various clerical support services.
•    Carries out policies established by the Board of Trustees, always dealing with the public in a professional manner.
•    Effectively communicate the library’s activities and services to the public in the library.
•    Demonstrates a commitment to learning new skills and ideas that support the library’s mission and goals.
•    Participates in all staff meetings (if unavailable for meetings Director will update at a later date).
•    Performs other duties as requested by the Director.

Minimum Requirements: Required Knowledge:
•    Knowledge of basic library services and procedures, including copyright and confidentiality laws.
•    Knowledge of customer service principles.
•    Knowledge of basic computer applications (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
•    Operational knowledge of standard office equipment.
•    Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system.
•    Knowledge of filing techniques.

Required Skills:
•    Skills in communication sufficient to ensure quality services to diverse public library users.
•    Skills in use of a computer. 
•    Ability to work independently on a multi-task-oriented basis.
•    Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evening, weekends and emergencies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Enrolled in High School or have a High School Diploma/General Educational Development Diploma.

Benefits: None

Hiring Wage Range: $12.00

Other Considerations/Requirements: The schedule is Wednesday afternoon 4-6pm and every other Saturday from 9am-3pm.

Closing date for submissions: Open until filled

How to submit an application: Email resume and cover letter to Brittney Bergholm, Library Director at director@sandownlibrary.us

URL: https://sandownlibrary.us/hiring-library-page

 

Youth Services Library Assistant- part - time, Howe Library, Hanover, New Hampshire

The Town of Hanover is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and community-focused individual to support youth programming and services at the Hanover Public Library. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with children and families, foster a love of reading and learning, and contribute to a welcoming public space that serves as a cornerstone of the community.

The Youth Services Library Assistant is responsible for preparing and conducting programs for children, staffing the children’s room, and assisting library patrons. This position supports youth services through programming, reader advisory, customer service, and general library operations in a welcoming and engaging environment.

Hours of Work: 20 hours a week to include some evenings and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and conduct children’s programs, including story times, performances, and summer activities
Recommend books and materials to children, young adults, and adults
Assist patrons in locating and selecting library materials
Support publicity efforts and community outreach activities
Create displays and assist in maintaining a clean, welcoming library environment
Create a variety of graphic and written materials
Attend meetings as required
Read professional reviews and suggest materials for possible purchases to Youth Services Librarians
Perform related duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work performed indoors in a library setting
Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping
Occasional lifting of light to heavy objects

Minimum Qualifications

Specialized training or education related to library services, youth services, or a related field, in addition to a high school education
One to two years of relevant work experience OR
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to perform all major duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of public library service principles and commitment to customer service
Knowledge of Dewey Decimal classification system
Knowledge of library policies, procedures, and computer systems
Knowledge of children’s and young adult books and materials
Knowledge of early childhood development
Proficiency with computers and job-related software
Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact positively with patrons of all ages
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Benefits:
Not benefited position

Hiring Wage Range:
Starting $28.19

How to submit an application/resume
(URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://hanovernh.bamboohr.com/careers/46

 

Head Children's Librarian, Weare Public Library, Weare, New Hampshire

 
The Weare Public Library is "Weare magic begins and stories unfold." We're looking for a passionate Children's Librarian to create those magical experiences for the youth of our community. You'll build exciting programs, curate a stimulating collection, and help every child discover the joy of reading. If you're creative, caring, and ready to make a big difference, we'd love to meet you!
 
Core Responsibilities 
* Leads and supervises other children's librarians.
* Provides recommendations for new books and other materials. 
* Creates and implements children s programs – with an emphasis on storytimes, summer reading, and outreach.
* Recruits, schedules and coordinates volunteers.
* Promotes children's events and materials in both social and traditional media.
* Assists patrons.
* Shelves materials.
* Maintains collection. 
* Creates displays. 
* Assists with the staff on the upper floor, when needed.
* Other duties as assigned by Director or Assistant Director.

Schedule
(part-time) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays: 10:00 to 6:00

Hours Per Week:
32

Required Attributes:
Friendliness, flexibility, patience, supervisory and leadership skills, a desire for customer service, and an ability to create a genuine rapport with children.

Preferred Experience:
Minimum of 2 years working with children in a public or school library setting in a supervisory role with a knowledge of current trends in children’s literature and creating and conducting children’s programs.

Minimal Education:
High School Diploma or GED

Benefits:
none

Hiring Wage Range:
$22.00 per hour

Send cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to Director Clay Kriese at wearepl@comcast.net.

URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://wearepubliclibrary.com/employment

Closing date for submissions:
5/15/2026

 

Teen Services Library Assistant, Richards Free Library, Newport, New Hampshire

We are seeking a self-motivated, community-focused Teen Services Library Assistant to work 28+ hours per week, including one Saturday monthly, to provide our patrons with essential services, including circulation, reader's advisory, programming, and collection development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Utilizes the library's integrated library system software to answer patron questions, update records, place reserves for items, and more.
* Supports collection development by keeping teen materials organized, shelf reading, assisting with weeding, and participating in selection of teen materials.
* Creates dynamic, interesting, eye-catching book displays for teens.
* Ensures spaces in the children's and teen areas are tidy at all times.
* Assists in maintaining peace and order in the youth services area when children, tweens and teens are present.

Circulation & Patron Services:
* Staffs the teen desk in the mid-afternoons and the circulation desk some late afternoons
* Registers new patrons and issues library cards.
* Helps patrons locate books and navigate the library catalog.
* Provides readers' advisory, including recommendations from within the collection.

Competencies & Job Attitudes:
* Must enjoy working with the public, especially tweens and teens. 
* Employs excellent customer service skills.
* Creates a welcoming, warm, and respectful environment for all library patrons and staff.
* Is self-motivated and proactive; demonstrates creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm.
* Completes delegated tasks with accuracy, and meets deadlines.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
* High School diploma or GED
* Successful experience as a library employee, with children and/or teens, or in a customer-focused environment is preferred.

Benefits:
* Prorated earned sick and vacation time.
* Holiday time when holiday observance day falls on a day within the normal work schedule.

Hiring Wage Range:
$17.00 - $19.00/hour

Other Considerations/Requirements:
Must be available to work during hours of library operations including early evenings and 1 Saturday each month.

How to submit an application/resume:
Email cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to director@newport.lib.nh.us with the subject line, "Teen Services Library Assistant applicant"

URL (Link) to online job description/application):
richardsfreelib.org

Closing date for submissions:
5/1/2026

Library Director, Jaffrey Public Library, Jaffrey, New Hampshire

The Jaffrey Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a forward-thinking, experienced Library Director to lead a vibrant and historic library, in beautiful Jaffrey, New Hampshire, home to Mount Monadnock.

The Jaffrey Public Library serves the resident populations of Jaffrey and Sharon and the regional populations of Rindge and Marlborough, as a central library in the Monadnock Regional Library Consortium.  The library serves as a center for lifelong learning and innovative programming, within a collaborative and inclusive work culture.  

The ideal candidate will have a high level of emotional intelligence, as well as experience working with outside community organizations, grant writing and implementation, mentoring and managing staff, and managing budgets. 
 
This full-time (40 hrs.), exempt, salaried position requires a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program and a minimum of three years of administrative and management experience in a public library setting. 

Salary range $79,000 - $85,000 depending on qualifications, with a full benefits package.  For a full list of responsibilities, required knowledge, skills, and abilities, see the job description at https://www.townofjaffrey.com/242/Employment-Opportunities. 

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the Jaffrey Public Library Board of Trustees at secretary@jaffreypubliclibrary.org.  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 1, 2026.  Position open until filled.

 

Library Clerk, Converse Free Library, Lyme, New Hampshire

Reports To: Library Director

GENERAL SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Library Director and in the Library Director’s absence, to the Assistant Library Director, the Library Clerk is responsible for assisting patrons and performing tasks of a clerical nature both manually and using the library’s computerized circulation system. While exhibiting a commitment to customer service, the Clerk is accountable for supporting and implementing the library’s mission statement, goals, objectives, and policies of the library.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs Circulation Desk operations (checks materials in and out, renews items, places holds on materials; take ILL requests, manages holds and overdues; accepts and records money for lost materials and all goods and services sold at the desk; issues new library cards and museum passes; provides access to meeting rooms)
-Greets patrons in a friendly manner, answers telephone and emails in a professional and pleasant manner
-Helps patrons locate library items; assists patrons with digital media
-Refers patron requests to the appropriate staff person
-Registers new patrons and orients them to the library; provides patrons with general information about library services
-Assists Assistant Library Director with interlibrary loans
-Accomplishes collection maintenance tasks as required (cleans and makes minor repairs to materials; maintains special collections, such as Book Bags and reference files)
-Shelves and weeds newspapers and magazines, under the direction of Assistant Library Director
-Shelves books and other materials in numerical and alphabetical order
-Provides general information about library services and the facility
-Promotes and supports the mission/goals/objectives of the library, abides by all laws governing libraries, implements and interprets all Converse Free Library policies and procedures

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
-Assists in operations: opening and closing the library, emptying book drops, light cleaning
-Assists with some basic programming responsibilities 
-Shares oversight of building security and patron/staff safety
-Demonstrates the ability to manage inappropriate behavior with kindness and discretion
-Assists in updating bulletin boards, photocopying materials, and maintaining brochures
-Other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience): 
-Education equivalent to completion of high school and six months to one year of related experience, or equivalent combination of both
-Prior library and/or customer service experience, with a professional demeanor, tact, courtesy, and good judgment
-Ability to follow written and oral instructions
-Respect for and a willingness to maintain confidentiality in the library setting and outside of work
-Outstanding communication skills; ability to speak and write effectively, whether by phone, email, postal mail, or in person
-Proficiency with computers and other devices, common applications and software (especially Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite products), and internet searching. 
-Ability to learn an automated circulation system and catalog. 
-Proficiency with (or willingness to learn) fax, scanner, copier, and laminator
Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills; accuracy in making change and basic math skills
Flexibility and a sense of humor
Neatness and aptitude for detail
Strong interest in libraries and reading; willingness to become familiar with the Dewey Decimal System and other library procedures through outside workshops and classes
Willingness and ability to work independently
Must agree to provide a written record of results of a New Hampshire Criminal History Record check.

Benefits:
Benefits include sick time and vacation time. No insurance benefits included. See Converse Free Library Personnel Policy for details.

Hiring Wage Range:
Hourly wage: $18.00-$20.00 per hour.
Part-time position, 12-18 hours per week. Includes rotating Wednesday evenings and occasional special events.

Other Considerations/Requirements:
Typical office/library environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc.
-Must be able to push and pull carts, do a moderate amount of squatting and bending, lifting (up to 40 pounds), stretching, and standing over extended periods of time
-Spends extended periods at terminal, on the telephone, or operating other office machines requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity
-Regular interruptions in order to assist customers

How to submit an application/resume:
Go to https://lymenhlibrary.org/library-information-2/about-us/employment-opportunities/ for  complete job description  and application.

Please email completed job application with a cover letter to: jrussell@lymenhlibrary.org or send to Converse Free Library, 38 Union St, Lyme, NH 03768. Feel free to enclose a resume, but you must include the completed job application regardless.

Closing date for submissions:
April 30, 2026