Part-time Library Assistant for children’s programs, Allenstown Public Library
The Allenstown Public Library has an opening for a library assistant who can work Tuesdays, 2pm-7pm, and Saturdays, 10am-5pm, though some flexibility is possible. $10/hr. In addition to general library duties, work will focus on children’s programs within the library.
Duties:
- Routine library functions including circulation, basic reference, and building maintenance
- Assisting the library director with children’s programs
- Reshelving, shelf-reading, and weeding
- Assist patrons using public computers
- Uphold library policies
- Other assigned duties
Required qualities:
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Experience working with children
- Interest in libraries, children’s programming, and literacy
- High School degree
- Ability to follow directions and complete assigned work
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work with a variety of patrons
- Friendly, welcoming attitude
- Basic computer literacy
- Dependable
- Ability to go up and downstairs
- Ability to lift 25lbs.
Desired qualities:
- Experience working in a library/cultural heritage institution
- Bachelor’s degree
- Customer service experience
Review of applications will begin immediately. Please send a resume, cover letter, and list of three references (email is preferred) to:
Amber Cushing
Library Director
Allenstown Public Library
allenstownlib@comcast.net
