Library Assistant, Part-Time, Holderness Free Library, Holderness, New Hampshire

The Holderness Free Library is now accepting applications for a friendly, energetic Library Assistant to join our small and welcoming team. The ideal candidate will have creative problem solving abilities, attention to detail, and a warm, community-focused attitude that helps maintain the library’s mission: “To create a vibrant place where people can connect.” 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

The Library Assistant performs a variety of tasks at the circulation desk and throughout the library, including:

• The circulation of materials using our Integrated Library System (Atriuum) 
• Managing holds, reserves, and interlibrary loans 
• Providing courteous and efficient patron assistance in person, by phone, and by email 
• Helping patrons use computers, printers, and digital resources (Libby, Mango, etc.) 
• Creating displays and promoting library programs and services 
• Shelving and organizing materials using the Dewey Decimal System (D.D.C.) 
• Assisting with events, programs, and outreach efforts 
• And other duties as assigned by the Director 

This position reports directly to the Library Director and plays an important role in supporting daily operations and community engagement. 

Qualifications: 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills 
• Proficiency with current technology, including Microsoft Office and G Suite 
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing needs in a busy public setting 
• Prior library or customer service experience strongly preferred 

Details: 
• Part-time: up to a max of 29 hours per week, generally 16 to 21 hours per week 
• Schedule: The library’s building hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-5 and Saturday from 9-2. 
Rotating Saturdays are required and possibly some evening hours for event coverage  
• Pay: $20.00 per hour, wages and increases are conducted by the Board of Trustees in collaboration with Town Officials  
• Status: Hourly, non-exempt 
• Start Date: Negotiable, but the end of September is preferable  

To Apply: 

Please send your résumé to Library Director, Adam Di Filippe at holdernessfree@gmail.com
Three professional references will be requested upon completion of the initial interview  
No phone calls, please. 

Learn more at https://www.holdernessfreelibrary.org/were-hiring.html

 

Library Assistant (Part-Time), Holderness Free Library, Holderness, NH

The Holderness Free Library is now accepting applications for a friendly, energetic Library Assistant to join our small and welcoming team. The ideal candidate will have creative problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a warm, community-focused attitude that helps maintain the library’s mission: “To create a vibrant place where people can connect.”

Duties:
The Library Assistant performs a variety of tasks at the circulation desk and throughout the library, including:
•    Checking materials in and out using our ILS (Atriuum)
•    Managing holds and interlibrary loans
•    Providing courteous and efficient patron assistance in person, by phone, and by email
•    Helping patrons use computers, printers, and digital resources (Libby)
•    Creating displays and promoting library programs and services
•    Shelving and organizing materials using the Dewey Decimal System (DDC)
•    Assisting with events, programs, and outreach efforts
•    And other duties as assigned 

This position reports directly to the Library Director and plays an important role in supporting daily operations and community engagement.

Qualifications:
•    Excellent customer service and communication skills
•    Proficiency with current technology, including Microsoft Office and G Suite
•    Ability to multitask and adapt to changing needs in a busy public setting
•    Prior library or customer service experience preferred

Details:
•    Part-time: up to 20 hours per week
•    Schedule: Saturdays (9–2) required and possibly some evening hours
•    Pay: $20.00 per hour
•    Status: Hourly, non-exempt
•    Start Date: Open until filled

To Apply:
Please send your résumé to Library Director, Adam Di Filippe at holdernessfree@gmail.com

No phone calls, please.

Visit us online at www.holdernessfreelibrary.org

Library Assistant, Part-time, Holderness Free Library, Holderness, NH

 

Job Opportunity: Library Assistant

The Holderness Free Library is now accepting resumés for a friendly and energetic staff member to work on the circulation desk. The ideal candidate will have creative problem-solving abilities, be attentive to details, and most importantly help to maintain a welcoming environment. We’re searching for someone who will contribute to our library’s mission statement: “To create a vibrant place where people can connect.”

Duties: General duties include checking materials in and out via our ILS (Atriuum); handling reserved materials; managing simple cash transactions; creating displays; providing excellent customer service to patrons in person, over the phone, and by email; promoting library services to patrons; filing materials using the Dewey Decimal System; assisting with events and programs; helping patrons with the use of computers, e-readers, and other technology; answering queries about the library's collection, services, and policies; and addressing a host of other library-related day-to-day tasks.

The Library Assistant will answer directly to the Library Director, or in their absence, supervisory staff.   

Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent patron and community relations and proficiency with current technologies; must have experience with Microsoft Office and G Suite. Experience working in a public library is highly desirable. Being able to shift from one project or task to another is a must.

Closing Date: Until position is filled. 

Salary: $18.00 per hour, (up to 15/19hrs) may include rotating weekends and occasional evenings. Increased hours are available during the summer months and when desk coverage needed, whether planned (vacations) or unexpected (sick days).  

To Apply: Submit a resumé and two listed references (name and phone number are fine) to Adam Di Filippe, Library Director via email: holdernessfree@gmail.com 
 
Our Website: https://www.holdernessfreelibrary.org/

This position is hourly, FLSA non-exempt.
Approved by the Holderness Free Library Board of Trustees on 10/24/2023