Library Assistant

  • Library: Carver Memorial Library
  • Town: Searsport
  • Library Type: Public
  • Position Type: Non-MLS
  • Deadline: Open until filled

Description, How to Apply, and Contact:

Are you great with customer service and good at helping people with their phones or computers? Have an interest in libraries?

Carver Memorial Library in Searsport is seeking a Library Assistant for our small and active library. This position is primarily focused on working with the public at the front desk, doing circulation and interlibrary loan requests in a busy and high-volume environment. The Library Assistant will continue with and expand on our computer and tech help offerings.

The Library Assistant should be friendly, energetic, and good with the public, with exemplary customer service skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with technology. The ideal candidate will have a special interest, skills, and focus on information literacy and technology instruction. The Library Assistant will assist the public with circulation, reference questions, public computers and internet access. Other duties may include interlibrary loan, social media, book processing, shelving, and assisting with library events.

While library experience is useful, we are happy to train the right candidate who has the necessary customer service and technology skills. Please consider applying if you think you'd be a good fit.

This is a permanent part-time position at 10 hours per week. Regular schedule, likely Mondays and Saturdays, and may include some flexibility and additional hours to cover staff absences. Pay starts at $17.25 per hour. Paid vacation and sick leave. The position includes bending, reaching, lifting up to 35 pounds, and using computers. Equal opportunity employer.

The position is open until filled. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and three current professional references to the Library Director, Sue McClintock, at director@carverlibrary.org

Salary: starts at $17.25 per hour

Website: https://www.carverlibrary.org

Source: 2024-04-18,online form