Come join our team in beautiful Gilford providing excitement in creating an outstanding library experience for adults and young adults. Our busy and active library is looking for an energetic customer-service oriented Library Assistant to assist patrons by performing library functions including, but not limited to circulation and registration, basic reference service, readers’ advisory, and computer assistance. This person also assists the public in the use of online resources, library equipment and facilities and promotes the resources and programs of the library.
Essential Duties and Responsiblities:
· Performs a variety of library operational duties including circulation, reference assistance, readers’ advisory, and technology help to patrons of all ages.
· Answers phones and digital inquiries, and promotes library collections, services, and programs.
· Provides excellent and courteous customer service based on library policies and procedures.
· Ensures effective and safe experiences for members of the public using the library spaces.
· Fosters and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues and the public.
· Assists in the planning, marketing, conducting and facilitating of programs and meetings held at the library.
Qualifications:
· Experience in a library or community setting and experience working with youth, middle school and up.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people of all ages and abilities.
· A desire to work in a public service role and the capacity to create a welcoming atmosphere.
· Ability to explain and enforce library policy.
· Proficiency with computers and commonly used office software, library systems, and databases.
· Displays enthusiasm and a capacity to learn new skills especially with regard to technology.
· Is able to work independently, under supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Exercises initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations.
· Ability to work productively with frequent interruptions while balancing multiple projects.
· A love of reading and wide knowledge of books and authors is highly desirable.
· Excellent judgement, maturity, tact and problem-solving skills
Hours:
15-18 hours per week to include Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons and other hours as needed including one Saturday a month.
Hiring Wage Range:
$17.25-$18.50
This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Submit Resume:
Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references electronically to Katherine@gilfordlibrary.org
