Children's Library Assistant Job Opportunity

 

Children’s Librarian Assistant 

Part-Time

Maxfield Public Library

Loudon, NH

Maxfield Public Library is seeking a part-time Children’s Library Assistant to work 10-14 scheduled hours per week. The Children’s Library Assistant is responsible for assisting the youth services librarian with children's events such as storytime, music and movement, and larger family events. They are responsible for helping shelve books, prepare crafts, and create bulletin boards.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of experience working with the public, preferably in a library setting, and experience working with children. Knowledge of library services, practices, and procedures preferred. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Checks materials in and out

Facilitates Storytime and/or Music and Movement when the youth services librarian is out 

Helps process books

Prepares crafts

Creates bulletin boards

Assists the youth services librarian with larger events 

Assists patrons with answering questions and locating and obtaining materials

Assists patrons with copying, faxing, scanning, and other tech services

Answers telephone at circulation desk

 Organizes books for shelving

 Cleans soiled books

 Shelves materials

 Straightens, cleans, and reads shelves

 Collects money for fines and fees

 Assists as needed with general operation of library services and programs

 Other related duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Well-developed attention to detail

 Ability to multi-task

 Ability and desire to serve and communicate effectively with the public

 Basic knowledge of computers and technology

 

A bachelor’s degree with library experience is preferred, but not required. Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Pay range $16.40-$18.40 per hour.

 

Please email a resume and cover letter to Library Director, Christina Finemore at cfinemore@maxfieldlibrary.org or mail to:

Maxfield Public Library

ATTN: Christina Finemore 

8 Route 129

Loudon, NH 03307

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