Baker Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PM Circulation Desk Clerk

Part-Time, Mondays and Thursdays 4-8pm

Baker Free Library is looking to fill a PM Circulation Assistant position. The successful applicant should enjoy interacting with the public and working with technology. Professional demeanor, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are required.

Duties include:

Assist patrons in a courteous and business-like manner

Perform circulation desk tasks, including:

- - - Check materials in and out
    - Conduct the reserve process for materials with reserves
    - Collect fines and fees for the library
    - Answer directional and reference questions
    - Answer circulation questions and deal courteously and patiently with all borrowers
    - Register patrons using the automation system
    - Update patron records
    - Work efficiently and accurately with library automation system
    - Assist patrons in finding materials to match reading interests
    - Place reserve, ILL, and purchase requests for patrons
    - Perform opening and closing procedures
    - Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner
    - Assist customers with the operation of library equipment

Maintain patron privacy regarding personal information and materials taken out/requested

Other duties as specified

Hourly Pay

$10.75- $11.29 depending on qualification and experience

Schedule

Hours for this position are 8 hours per week year-round: Mondays & Thursdays 4pm-8pm.

*This schedule is not negotiable*

Substitute hours may be available and/or include weekends.

Apply

Deadline for application submission is Friday, August 21st, 2025.

For more information, visit the Baker Free Library website at www.bowbakerfreelibrary.org. Baker Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email resume to kaitlin@bakerfreelib.org. Position is open until filled. Weekly review of applications.

Youth Services Assistant

Part-Time

The Baker Free Library is searching for a friendly, creative, and customer-oriented individual to join our Youth Services team!

The town of Bow, NH has an active and engaged youth population, and we’re eager to provide additional program opportunities with help from our Youth Services Assistant. In this position, the Youth Services Assistant will design and implement library programs for children and teens, under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian.

In addition to providing reader’s advisory services, the Youth Services Assistant will perform storytime programs for toddlers and preschoolers, and host regularly scheduled events for children aged 0-18. Participation in occasional outreach programs and community-wide events, in the company of the Youth Services Librarian, is also anticipated.

Additionally, the Youth Services Assistant performs a variety of operational duties for the library, including circulation, reference and technology assistance for patrons of all ages.

Requirements & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Provides exemplary customer service and supports the Library’s values and mission. Has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people of all ages. Has a desire to work in a public service role—especially with children and youth. Is able to foster and maintain working relationships with all members of the library team. Has experience developing and administering surveys and other evaluation tools to evaluate program outcomes. Is able to work alone, under supervision, and as part of a team. Has an understanding of child and youth cognitive development, public school programs, and children and young adult literature.

Experience

Experience providing early literacy services or youth programming in a library or community setting. Priority will be given to those with experience working at a public library, school, or childcare center. Experience working with children and youth ages 0-18.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (or similar field), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to perform children and youth programming, which may include twisting and turning, dancing, crawling and kneeling, as well as dexterity movements.

Technology, Equipment, and Devices

This position requires proficiency with computers and commonly used office software, library systems, and databases. This position requires the employee to troubleshoot general office equipment and other technologies.

Schedule

This position will have a set schedule of 15-16 hours based on regularly scheduled programs, with the opportunity to add additional hours to accommodate special events. This schedule will include Saturday hours in rotation.

Hourly Pay

$17.00 - $19.00 depending on qualification and experience

Apply

Closing date: August 30, 2025

For more information, visit the Baker Free Library website at www.bowbakerfreelibrary.org

The Baker Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references electronically to kaitlin@bakerfreelib.org