Library Assistant Part-time, Paul Memorial Library, Newfields, NH

Job Description:
Library Assistant, Part-time
Paul Memorial Library
76 Main Street, Newfields, NH 03856

Do you enjoy working with people? Do you love books and movies? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to serving the community? The Paul Memorial Library in Newfields is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative team member to serve as part-time Library Assistant.

Reporting to the Library Director, this position performs a wide variety of general library work in technical and/or public service to assist patrons in the daily operational needs of the library with the goal of providing exceptional service to all.

Responsibilities:
Perform circulation functions, including checking materials in/out and organizing items for re-shelving.

Provide quality customer service to patrons by offering assistance with basic reference, reader’s advisory, program recommendations, community connections, referrals to other resources, and tech instruction.

Promote all library events and services by actively engaging with patrons and referring them to printed and online resources.

Provide technical support for digital media collections, Internet use, and office applications, including mobile printing and copying.

Assist with interlibrary loan and prepare materials for circulation.

Coordinate book orders for monthly book groups. 

Assist with displays and lead or support programs as needed.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Education/Experience: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and prior library work experience is preferred (or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities). Program or event planning experience is preferred. Experience working with children and/or adult services is a plus. 

Skills:  
Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Assisting patrons with various library services and operations.

Using a computer and standard library applications and platforms.

Sorting and categorizing library books and materials in standard order.

Making change in money.

Candidates should also work well with others, especially on a small, close-knit team. Strong technology, problem-solving, and communications skills are a must. They must also be able to comfortably multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail. 

Physical requirements: 
Perform the duties of the position while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, bending, or crouching.

Frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects.

Benefits:
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. 

However, we do offer a fun, friendly, and supportive working environment. As a small library, our team members get experience working in many areas of focus, including circulation, programming, outreach, and reader advisory. We also support opportunities for professional development and training.

Hiring Wage Range:
$18

Other Considerations/Requirements:
Schedule: 20 hours/week. In person. Weekday and occasional weekend availability. Exact shifts TBD.

How to submit an application/resume:
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to director@newfieldslibrary.org

Review of applications will begin immediately. 

The Town of Newfields is an equal opportunity employer.

URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://newfieldslibrary.org/open-position-library-assistant-part-time-2/
 

Position is open until filled with a projected closing date for submissions of 11/1/2025.

 

Children's Librarian (Part-time), Paul Memorial Library, Newfields, NH

Job Description:

The Paul Memorial Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative team member to serve as part-time children's librarian.

Reporting to the Library Director, this position performs a wide variety of general library work in technical and public service to assist patrons in daily operational needs of the library with a focus on children's services and programming.

In addition to regular circulation duties, the children's librarian will be responsible for planning and leading children's programming and assisting in children's collection development.

General library responsibilities include:

-Perform circulation functions, including checking materials in/out and organizing items for reshelving.

-Assist with interlibrary loan and preparing materials for circulation.

-Answer patron reference questions.

-Provide readers advisory and digital literacy assistance to the public.

-Assist with displays and other staff programs as needed.

-Other duties as assigned.

Children's specialist responsibilities include:

-Model best early literacy practices to children and guardians.

-Promote library services to children and guardians.

-Assist in the selection of children's materials for library collection.

-Coordinate children's service operations with other library services and functions, developing programs to meet specific needs of children and families.

-Lead weekly story times.

-Assist director in organizing the summer reading program.

-Maintain regular communication with school staff and day care staff and visit schools and other facilities for children when practical.

Programming

Children's programming plays an essential role in building positive library experiences and a strong literacy foundation for young children at this key stage of their development. The Children's Librarian should be comfortable working with children and parents, and developing dynamic and inclusive children and youth programming that is fun, engaging, and educational.

-Plan, execute and coordinate children's programs including craft programs, book groups, group tours, author visits and family entertainment.

-Plan, prepare, and deliver weekly story times to groups of children and guardians, including storytelling, music and movement, and arts and crafts.

-Evaluate children's programs and adjust based on community needs. 

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

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, and 1-3 years of experience in library services for children is preferred.

Relevant experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will also be considered. (e.g., School paras, daycare experience, childcare professionals, summer camp counselors, etc.) Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

-Ability to connect with children and provide a welcoming and safe environment.

-Comfortable working with youth of all ages, including pre-k, elementary, and teens.

-Knowledge of children’s interests and reading levels and of books and authors.

-Knowledge of early childhood development.

-Ability to work as a team.

-Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

-Ability to lift, carry & shelve library materials.

-Exemplary customer service and organizational skills.

-Strong technology and communications skills and attention to detail are a must.

-Knowledge of common computer applications with the ability to use/learn library software programs.

-Comfortable working with the public in busy situations.

-Masters of Library Science a plus.

Benefits: 

None

Hiring Wage Range:

$20 per hour

Other Considerations/Requirements:

This is a 20 hour per week part time position with no benefits. Some nights and weekends are required. Exact shifts TBD.

How to submit an application/resume:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: Brittney Thompson at director@newfieldslibrary.org

Closing date for submissions: 

6/30/2025

URL (Link) to online job description/application):

https://newfieldslibrary.org/hiring-childrens-librarian/

 

Part-Time Story Time Specialist, Paul Memorial Library, Newfields, NH

The Paul Memorial Library is looking for an enthusiastic and engaging Story Time Specialist to plan and lead our weekly preschool story hours.
Library story times play an essential role in building positive library experiences and a strong literacy foundation for young children at this key stage of their development. The Story Time Specialist should be comfortable working with children and parents, and developing dynamic and inclusive storytime programming that is fun, engaging, and educational.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Plans, prepares, and delivers story times to groups of children and childcare providers, including storytelling, music and movement, and arts and crafts.
-Models best early literacy practices to childcare staff and children.
-Promotes library services to childcare staff and children.
-Provides reader’s advisory to children and guardians.
-Provides occasional desk coverage as needed.
-Attends staff meetings as called by the library director.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have

-Understanding of child development and children’s literature, acquired by at least one of the following ways: Bachelor’s degree in library science or related field, associate degree, or two years’ experience working with children, preferably in a library.

-Experience designing and conducting children’s programming, storytelling, or other creative skills preferred.

-Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with patrons of all ages, co-workers and others using courtesy, tact and good judgment.

The library Story Time Specialist should:

Think creatively and be willing to experiment.
Inspire fun in the people and patrons around you.
Express passion about learning, books, library resources and the library’s role in the community.
Maintain a high energy level, be outgoing and enthusiastic.
Make people feel welcome by displaying exceptional, friendly customer service.

Hourly rate is $18.00 per hour.

Schedule: 6-8 hours/week. In person. Weekday morning and occasional weekend availability. Exact shifts TBD.

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to pmldirector@comcast.net