Title (either Librarian or Library assistant), wage ($18-$20/hour), and duties (see below) will depend on qualifications.
To Apply:
Submit your resume & cover letter to the Library Director, Elizabeth Hoover de Galvez via email at lisbonpubliclib@gmail.com by May 11, 2025 for full consideration.
Please specify your schedule/availability and preference for the role of librarian or library assistant (details below).
Schedule:
This is a 12-18 hours / week, part-time, hourly position.
There may be some flexibility in hours. Expect one evening closing shift per week (Wednesdays), as well as weekday and Saturday shifts.
General Statement of Duties:
Regardless of title, this staff person will be expected to:
• provide exceptional patron service at the circulation desk
• understand the basic rules and procedures of the Library
• assist with maintaining the collection and the general appearance of the Library, including processing new materials, weeding outdated materials, and shelving library materials
Additionally, a librarian will:
• plan and present programs, alone or in collaboration with the Library Director, for families and children of all ages
• may assist with the selection of new materials.
Examples of work in detail:
Regardless of title, this staff person will be expected to:
• Independently performs general duties at the circulation desk and will be responsible for opening and/or closing during a shift.
• Monitors public use of library facilities and assists patrons in location of library materials and equipment.
• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services and guidance on the use of library materials and equipment.
• Works with the public, helping with printing, faxing, scanning, navigating online resources and answering general technology or reference questions as required.
• Circulates, reserves, renews, and maintains all library materials.
• Accurately enters patron information into the computer system.
• Preserves patron privacy and ensures patron account security by following library policies and procedures.
• Registers patrons
• Collects fees
• Responds to telephone and email inquiries about library programs and services.
• Creates engaging book displays on a monthly basis.
• Understands and upholds the principles of Intellectual Freedom.
• Collaborates with other staff to fulfill long-range planning goals and plans.
• Performs other library tasks as needed.
Additional Duties at the Librarian level
Programming:
• Plans, implements, and evaluates library programs and services for children and families with the goal of increasing literacy, providing educational activities and entertainment, improving socialization skills, and promoting and facilitating life-long learning.
• Activities to include but not limited to: storytimes and afterschool programs, passive programs, class tours or school visits, special events, and community outreach events.
• Assists with planning and implementing the summer reading program.
• Develop promotional materials for programs
• Keeps Library Director informed about upcoming programs, events, and displays.
• Maintains records on program attendance and cost as necessary.
• Maintains and requests supplies needed for programs and events within the established budget.
Collection Development:
• May select for youth collections from board books to young adult materials.
• Maintains and weeds collections
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• At the librarian level, a Master's Degree in Library Science is preferred but not required.
• Must enjoy working with youth and the public.
• Must have good communication skills and integrity, be reliable, organized, enthusiastic, and strive for regular professional growth.
• Must have the skill and knowledge to operate a computer and applicable software, including integrated library systems, email, Canva, Microsoft products, Google applications and calendar.
Physical demands and working conditions:
• Sitting and working at a computer for periods of time.
• Visual acuity to read a computer screen as well as titles and spine labels of books on shelves.
• Dexterity for keyboarding.
• Reaching above the head, bending, kneeling or crouching to reach high and low objects. Walking to assist patrons
• Lifting up to 25 pounds of library materials, chairs, etc.; pushing, pulling tables, etc.
• Handling, manipulating library materials, fingering book pages, forms, etc.