We’re hiring!

One of our amazing library assistants needs to step away from the library and we are seeking our next part-time Patron Services library assistant. This customer service-oriented person will be excited to meet the needs of our patrons, work enthusiastically with their peers, and be an adaptable technology learner. We can’t wait to have them here with us for 21-28 hours a week. We are located “in town” in the beach community of
Hampton, NH near the MA border. Our community has a population of 16,000 residents in the fall, winter, and spring and we swell to ~100,000 people in the summer. Roughly 70% of residents hold library cards in our community and make regular use of our 16,500 sq. feet library and collection of 74,000 titles.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Maintain library records including:
  • Check-outs & check-ins for all library materials
  • Empty check-in book drops
  • Register new patrons & confirm proof of address
  • Place and retrieve reserves, processing for curbside pickup
  • Place and retrieve interlibrary loan requests, processing for shipping
• Maintain library collection, shelving returned items in their proper places & weeding material under direction from supervisor
• Assist library users with use of the OPAC, photocopier, computers, and digital media
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Excellent customer service attitude towards patrons of all ages is essential as is practical experience working with the
public. Proficiency in using computers and mobile devices is necessary. Public library experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should also have an interest and passion in books and reading. Must be able to carry and move up to 30 lbs. of books and supplies.

Closing date: Position will remain open until filled.

Wage: $17.51/hour

EOE. Vacation and sick leave benefits. The library complies with N.H. RSA 283:4 and 283:5 regarding hiring veterans and un-remarried veteran’s widows.

Send letter of interest and résumé to:

Shivonne Schofield, Community Experience Librarian
Lane Memorial Library
sschofield@hampton.lib.nh.us

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