The Wadleigh Library, in Milford, NH is looking for a dynamic and dedicated part-time Assistant Reference and Adult Services Librarian responsible for helping to meet the informational needs of our adult and teen patrons. This position is 25 hours/week and includes evening hours and weekend hours in rotation. The successful candidate will have a passion for providing front-line customer service at a busy reference desk, knowledge of current reference and research techniques, the ability to assist patrons with various computer technologies and library equipment and enjoy working in a team environment. Prior experience working in a library setting is required. The Assistant Reference and Adult Services Librarian reports to the Head of Adult Services Librarian.
Duties and responsibilities essential to this position include:
assisting the adult services staff, with planning and implementing programs for teens and adults.
providing general reference, reader’s advisory, collection development and outreach services.
assisting patrons with the use of computer technologies and related library equipment such as copiers, printers and faxing.
helping to maintain the library's web presence, including social media.
helping to develop policies and procedures for improved library services.
providing support to circulation staff as needed.
enforcing library rules and regulations.
Minimum qualifications: The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and three to five years recent experience in adult library services; be self-motivated and able to work with only general supervision; possess excellent computer literacy, communications and customer service skills. Familiarity with Polaris or comparable ILS a plus.
Benefits: Paid time off benefits including 12 holidays.
Hiring Wage Range: Salary range begins at a minimum of $19.63/hour.
The full job description and application form can be found online at https://discover.wadleighlibrary.org/employment or picked up at the Library.
The Wadleigh Memorial Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please submit resume, cover letter and completed application form. Submissions can be handed in at the library; mailed to Wadleigh Memorial Library, Attn: Beth Piezzo, Library Director, 49 Nashua Street Milford, NH 03055 or emailed to director@wadleighlibrary.org.
Closing date for submissions: Friday, January 9, 2026
Duties and responsibilities essential to this position include:
assisting the adult services staff, with planning and implementing programs for teens and adults.
providing general reference, reader’s advisory, collection development and outreach services.
assisting patrons with the use of computer technologies and related library equipment such as copiers, printers and faxing.
helping to maintain the library's web presence, including social media.
helping to develop policies and procedures for improved library services.
providing support to circulation staff as needed.
enforcing library rules and regulations.
Minimum qualifications: The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and three to five years recent experience in adult library services; be self-motivated and able to work with only general supervision; possess excellent computer literacy, communications and customer service skills. Familiarity with Polaris or comparable ILS a plus.
Benefits: Paid time off benefits including 12 holidays.
Hiring Wage Range: Salary range begins at a minimum of $19.63/hour.
The full job description and application form can be found online at https://discover.wadleighlibrary.org/employment or picked up at the Library.
The Wadleigh Memorial Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please submit resume, cover letter and completed application form. Submissions can be handed in at the library; mailed to Wadleigh Memorial Library, Attn: Beth Piezzo, Library Director, 49 Nashua Street Milford, NH 03055 or emailed to director@wadleighlibrary.org.
Closing date for submissions: Friday, January 9, 2026
