LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT

MANCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY JOBS

Youth Services Librarian - Manchester District Library
This is a part-time position (20 -28 hrs/wk)
Hourly wage of $18.00/hour
 
Requirements
  • To serve families and school facility with outreach services, in-house programs, summer readings and special events for children, youth, and adults.
  • Enthusiasm for public service to all ages and specifically to children ages 0-17 with an emphasis on ages 0-12.
  • Advising with YA development staff. 
  • Experience with integrated library systems.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Flexibility in scheduling is required. This position includes evening and weekends throughout the year.
  • Knowledge of computers, Internet, social media, and emerging technologies.
  • Ability to design age-appropriate programs based on childhood development principles.
  • Strong commitment to customer service.
  • Ability to function in a professional manner, work independently, and use good judgment.
  • Enthusiastic, positive team player.
  • The candidate should be able to kneel, use the stairs, and lift 35 lbs.
  • Must possess MLS or be currently enrolled in an MLS program and have library experience.
  • Must work on-site. This is not a remote position.

This is only a summary of the position, duties and further information is available from the library.  
Hourly, non-exempt, at-will employment status.  No benefits offered. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Kathleen Dimond at [email protected]
 

Part-time Library Assistant
Hours: Day, evening and weekend shifts.
Part-time 8- 20 hours a week
Hourly wage: $12.00-$13.00
 
Essential Job Functions
Performs variety of library duties including but not limited to:
  • Works at circulation desk, checking materials in and out, processing financial transactions, and registering library borrowers using an automated library system.
  • Answers library telephone, assisting borrowers with circulation related needs.
  • Assist users in operating machines such as photocopiers, fax, scanners, computers, tablets, and smartphones
  • Responsible for accuracy in library user records; maintaining strict confidentiality of operations and records as dictated by the Library Privacy Act
  • Shelve books, empty book drop box.
  • May be assigned to interlibrary loan, cataloging requests or technical service area as needed.
  • Navigate website to obtain information on library and city events and services.
  • Assisting with programs.
  • Assisting patrons with computer, printers and photocopy machine.
 
Job Requirements
Required knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change.
  • Positive, friendly and a sense of humor.
  • Ability to serve library patrons efficiently and effectively.
  • Proficient with computers, internet browsers, and MS Office.
  • Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
  • Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds; sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, push or pull wheeled carts, use a telephone.
  • Enjoy working with the public.
  • Experience with CARL.X integrated library system preferred

Hourly, non-exempt, at-will employment status. No benefits offered

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Kathleen Dimond at [email protected]