Friday, March 20, 2026

Youth Services Library Assistant (Part-time), Wiggin Memorial Library, Stratham, NH

EXPECTED HOURS
This 15 hour position includes working on Mondays, Thursday evenings and Fridays, as well in the Saturday rotation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Supports collection development by keeping department materials organized, shelf reading, helping with weeding, and reviewing materials for damage or replacement.
* Participates in the selection of juvenile materials as assigned
* Utilizes the library’s integrated library system software, especially the circulation module, to answer patron questions, update records, place holds for items and more.
* Assists in development and implementation of programs and events for children, teens, and families, including offering one story time per week.
* Creates dynamic, interesting, eye-catching book displays.
* Decorates youth services spaces.

CIRCULATION AND PATRON SERVICES:
* Staffs the Youth Circulation desk
* 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.
* Answers reference questions and promotes library events

OTHER DUTIES
* Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Youth Services Department Head.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Benefits:
N/A

Hiring Wage Range:
$19.00/hr

How to submit an application/resume:
Email cover letter and resume to library@wigginml.org

URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://www.library.strathamnh.gov/about/employment.php

Closing date for submissions:
3/31/2026