Library Assistant - Circulation

Falmouth Memorial Library, in beautiful coastal Falmouth, Maine, is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for our Circulation Department.

This open position is 16 hours per week, with pay starting at $19.00/hour. Position includes pro-rated vacation and sick time benefits. Circulation staff rotate working 1-2 Saturdays per month, and also occasionally provide desk coverage at our children's service desk to cover staff breaks. Additional hours may be available to cover vacations, and other planned or unplanned staff absences.

Library hours are M, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, and Wed 9:30 am 7:00 pm.

Front-line staff are the ambassadors to our library and must be welcoming, friendly, and able to help patrons successfully navigate our Library. Our circulation staff are the first point of contact; they welcome patrons and connect them to the correct staff member or public service desk depending on their needs. We are looking for staff who can handle detailed work while having frequent interruptions and maintain a friendly and helpful demeanor.

Computer literacy, including working knowledge of PC operating systems, e-readers, tablets, etc. is required. The position requires moving around the library, which includes bending and stretching to shelve items, and lifting boxes of interlibrary loan materials (up to 25 lbs.). The majority of a shift will be spent processing materials through our circulation software, setting up carts of materials for shelving and interacting with patrons and staff. Previous customer service is preferred. Previous public library experience is a plus.

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email only (no phone calls please), to Jenna Mayotte, Director, at [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary: $19/hr

Website: https://www.falmouthmemoriallibrary.org