Library Assistant Job at Bucklandpubliclibrary in Rye

Library Assistant, Rye Public Library (Rye, NH)

Library Assistant, Part-Time, Rye, NH Public Library

Summary of duties: Provides excellent direct customer service and performs library duties requiring knowledge of library operations.

Responsibilities

• Greets and communicates with patrons at the circulation desk and via telephone.
• Maintains effective customer relations.
• Assists patrons with the circulation of library materials and use of e-books.
• Uses the integrated library system to circulate, reserve, and renew items.
• Shelves books and other materials returned by borrowers as needed.
• Maintains the physical appearance of the library by straightening and shifting materials.
• Assists with fulfilling hold requests.
• Packs and unpacks NH State Library deliveries.
• Performs clerical work pertaining to the circulation of materials.
• Follows procedures for opening and closing the library.
• Performs other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, using a step stool, standing, and pushing/pulling loaded book carts.

Approximately 10-20 hours a week, $20/hr., prorated time off, background check required.

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to Shirley Barron, Interim Library Director, at director@ryepubliclibrary.org.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree and 1-3 years of library experience.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• The ability to get along with others is required.
• Basic knowledge of library service procedures is preferred.
• Previous library service experience is a plus.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary

$20.00/hour

Closing Date

9/19/25

Posted

2025-08-25 | Quick link to this job