Job Description:
This part-time position is ideal for parents of school-age children.
Do you thrive on interacting with people and serving your community? Can you deliver outstanding customer service in a busy setting?
The Kimball Library is looking for a person who is positive, friendly, detail-orientated, exercises good judgment, and has excellent communication and technology skills to join our forward-looking team.
Previous experience working in a public library is ideal; experience working in a customer service setting is required. A flexible schedule with the capacity to pick up additional hours as needed is highly desirable.
The position is 6 to 12 hours a week- an average of 8 hours.
• Monday 9:00 -12:30 PM,
• Friday 9:30 -12:30 PM
• Saturdays in a 4-week rotation from 9:00 - 3:00 PM.
• For the foreseeable future, this position accommodates having 10 summer weeks off.
Extra training hours are available during November and December.
This position reports to the Director.
Please visit https://kimballlibrary.com for a complete job description.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
REQUIRED:
• Embraces change, accepts direction and can focus with frequent interruptions.
• Helps to creates a positive environment for patrons and other staff.
• Enjoys working with people of all ages.
• Demonstrates good judgement, patience, maturity, tact, and an excellent attitude.
• Adheres to all library polices.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Professional/practical library experience in a public library is highly desirable.
Extensive experience in a busy customer service setting.
Working knowledge of Koha or other ILS platforms for circulation and searching the catalog strongly preferred.
Demonstrated capacity for a high degree of accuracy working with detailed information.
Experience working with computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Interest is learning new technologies and helping patrons master them.
Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).
Able to lift books or boxes up to 20 pounds. Able to push or pull a book truck weighing 100 pounds
All employees are expected to support and promote the policies of the Kimball Library as set by Board of Library Trustees: examples include the Library Mission Statement, the Library Bill of Rights, and the Freedom to Read Statement.
Benefits:
Holidays and snow closures occurring during regularly scheduled hours are paid. There is sick time for Covid and paid bereavement time.
Hiring Wage Range:
$18.50/hr with annual COLA increases.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
Schedule flexibility in order to provide coverage for other shifts as they become available is required. The Library is open: M-Th 9:30 to 8; Fri 9:30 to 5 and Sat 9:30 to 3.
How to submit an application/resume:
Send a cover letter and application to: director@kimballlibrary.com
Position is open until filled with a first review of applicants beginning immediately. Send letter of interest and resume to: director@kimballlibrary.com
Closing date for submissions:
1/9/2026
This part-time position is ideal for parents of school-age children.
Do you thrive on interacting with people and serving your community? Can you deliver outstanding customer service in a busy setting?
The Kimball Library is looking for a person who is positive, friendly, detail-orientated, exercises good judgment, and has excellent communication and technology skills to join our forward-looking team.
Previous experience working in a public library is ideal; experience working in a customer service setting is required. A flexible schedule with the capacity to pick up additional hours as needed is highly desirable.
The position is 6 to 12 hours a week- an average of 8 hours.
• Monday 9:00 -12:30 PM,
• Friday 9:30 -12:30 PM
• Saturdays in a 4-week rotation from 9:00 - 3:00 PM.
• For the foreseeable future, this position accommodates having 10 summer weeks off.
Extra training hours are available during November and December.
This position reports to the Director.
Please visit https://kimballlibrary.com for a complete job description.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
REQUIRED:
• Embraces change, accepts direction and can focus with frequent interruptions.
• Helps to creates a positive environment for patrons and other staff.
• Enjoys working with people of all ages.
• Demonstrates good judgement, patience, maturity, tact, and an excellent attitude.
• Adheres to all library polices.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Professional/practical library experience in a public library is highly desirable.
Extensive experience in a busy customer service setting.
Working knowledge of Koha or other ILS platforms for circulation and searching the catalog strongly preferred.
Demonstrated capacity for a high degree of accuracy working with detailed information.
Experience working with computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Interest is learning new technologies and helping patrons master them.
Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).
Able to lift books or boxes up to 20 pounds. Able to push or pull a book truck weighing 100 pounds
All employees are expected to support and promote the policies of the Kimball Library as set by Board of Library Trustees: examples include the Library Mission Statement, the Library Bill of Rights, and the Freedom to Read Statement.
Benefits:
Holidays and snow closures occurring during regularly scheduled hours are paid. There is sick time for Covid and paid bereavement time.
Hiring Wage Range:
$18.50/hr with annual COLA increases.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
Schedule flexibility in order to provide coverage for other shifts as they become available is required. The Library is open: M-Th 9:30 to 8; Fri 9:30 to 5 and Sat 9:30 to 3.
How to submit an application/resume:
Send a cover letter and application to: director@kimballlibrary.com
Position is open until filled with a first review of applicants beginning immediately. Send letter of interest and resume to: director@kimballlibrary.com
Closing date for submissions:
1/9/2026
