Job Opportunity: Library Assistant
The Holderness Free Library is now accepting resumés for a friendly and
energetic staff member to work on the circulation desk. The ideal candidate
will have creative problem-solving abilities, be attentive to details, and most
importantly help to maintain a welcoming environment. We’re searching for
someone who will contribute to our library’s mission statement: “To create a
vibrant place where people can connect.”
Duties: General duties include checking materials in and out via our ILS
(Atriuum); handling reserved materials; managing simple cash transactions;
creating displays; providing excellent customer service to patrons in person,
over the phone, and by email; promoting library services to patrons; filing
materials using the Dewey Decimal System; assisting with events and programs;
helping patrons with the use of computers, e-readers, and other technology;
answering queries about the library's collection, services, and policies; and
addressing a host of other library-related day-to-day tasks.
The Library Assistant will answer directly to the Library Director, or in their absence, supervisory staff.
Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent patron and community relations and proficiency with current technologies; must have experience with Microsoft Office and G Suite. Experience working in a public library is highly desirable. Being able to shift from one project or task to another is a must.
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
Salary: $18.00 per hour, (up to 15/19hrs) may include rotating weekends and occasional evenings. Increased hours are available during the summer months and when desk coverage needed, whether planned (vacations) or unexpected (sick days).
To Apply: Submit a resumé and two listed references (name and phone
number are fine) to Adam Di Filippe, Library Director via email: holdernessfree@gmail.com
Our Website: https://www.holdernessfreelibrary.org/
This position is hourly, FLSA non-exempt.
Approved by the Holderness Free Library Board of Trustees on 10/24/2023
