We are seeking a self-motivated, community-focused Teen Services Library Assistant to work 28+ hours per week, including one Saturday monthly, to provide our patrons with essential services, including circulation, reader's advisory, programming, and collection development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
* Utilizes the library's integrated library system software to answer patron questions, update records, place reserves for items, and more.
* Supports collection development by keeping teen materials organized, shelf reading, assisting with weeding, and participating in selection of teen materials.
* Creates dynamic, interesting, eye-catching book displays for teens.
* Ensures spaces in the children's and teen areas are tidy at all times.
* Assists in maintaining peace and order in the youth services area when children, tweens and teens are present.
Circulation & Patron Services:
* Staffs the teen desk in the mid-afternoons and the circulation desk some late afternoons
* 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.
Competencies & Job Attitudes:
* Must enjoy working with the public, especially tweens and teens.
* Employs excellent customer service skills.
* Creates a welcoming, warm, and respectful environment for all library patrons and staff.
* Is self-motivated and proactive; demonstrates creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm.
* Completes delegated tasks with accuracy, and meets deadlines.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
* High School diploma or GED
* Successful experience as a library employee, with children and/or teens, or in a customer-focused environment is preferred.
Benefits:
* Prorated earned sick and vacation time.
* Holiday time when holiday observance day falls on a day within the normal work schedule.
Hiring Wage Range:
$17.00 - $19.00/hour
Other Considerations/Requirements:
Must be available to work during hours of library operations including early evenings and 1 Saturday each month.
How to submit an application/resume:
Email cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to director@newport.lib.nh.us with the subject line, "Teen Services Library Assistant applicant"
URL (Link) to online job description/application):
richardsfreelib.org
Closing date for submissions:
5/1/2026
