Part-Time Library Assistant, Gilman Library, Alton, New Hampshire

The Gilman Library seeks a friendly, service-oriented individual with strong communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work effectively with patrons, staff, and volunteers. Duties include circulation desk coverage, opening and closing procedures, shelving, processing materials, assisting patrons with technology, maintaining daily statistics, and supporting library programs.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
A college education or equivalent combination of training and experience is required, along with basic computer skills, a sense of humor, and the physical ability to shelve materials and handle library collections.

Benefits:
Not applicable

Hiring Wage Range:
$14/hr

How to submit an application/resume:
Submit resume and references (in one P.D.F.) with a Town of Alton Job Application to Eileen Gilbert, Library Director, gilmanlibrarydirector@gmail.com

U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://gilmanlibrary.org/help-wanted

Closing date for submissions:
June 19, 2026

 

Library Assistant, Gilman Library, Alton, NH

Gilman Library Assistant Job Description
Year round, part-time (up to 15 hours per week) 
Must be flexible and willing to work evenings and Saturdays.
The number of days per week and hours per day are determined by the Library Director.

This position requires the ability to give friendly, expert service to patrons of all ages and walks of life. Must show initiative, sound judgement, tact, courtesy and have the ability to communicate effectively with patrons and staff. Must have the ability to foster teamwork among staff and volunteers, prioritizing and focusing to give the best possible service to patrons and meet the needs of the library.

Full description on the library website, gilmanlibrary.org.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
College education required or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must be able to bend, stretch, lift heavy books and kneel comfortably.

Benefits:
· No paid sick time. No paid vacation time. No paid holidays.
· Family sickness and leave without pay, as determined by the Gilman Library Trustees.
· Bereavement Leave — three days are allowed, more subject to extenuating circumstances.

Hiring Wage Range:
$14/hr

How to submit an application/resume:
Experience preferred. Submit resume and references (in one PDF) with a Town of Alton Job Application to Eileen Gilbert, Library Director, gilmanlibrary@yahoo.com

URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://gilmanlibrary.org/help-wanted

Closing date for submissions:
2/9/2026