Library Aide, Keene Public Library, Keene, NH

Posted July 30, 2016

Are you friendly, with excellent communication and public service skills? Are you able to multi- task in a busy environment? Do you enjoy working part-time? Do you love a challenge and want to make a difference? In this position, you would provide critical services at the Keene Public Library’s circulation desk, while enjoying competitive pay and a good work atmosphere.

The successful candidate will work at a busy circulation desk and perform a variety of customer service activities, such as checking materials in and out on the library’s computerized circulation system, answering the telephone, and responding to patron inquiries under the supervision of the Circulation Supervisor. The person selected also will bring the external rolling book cart into the Library and check in the returned materials. The ability to perform all tasks on the library’s automated system is required.

This position is for 11-15 hours per week (Monday 6-9 pm, Wednesday 5-9 pm, Friday 2-6 pm, and Saturday morning or afternoon). The starting pay rate is $16.53/hour. This position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, reaching and bending. Frequently will lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., occasionally up to 25 lbs. The external rolling book cart holds approximately 100 lbs. of materials.

Applicant must have Associate’s Degree or two-year technical certificate and one year of customer service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. College level coursework and previous library experience desired. Complete an online application, and submit a resume and cover letter, at http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/jobs. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, August 11.