Library Technician

Position Overview

The City of Concord Public Library is looking for an engaged Library professional for a part‑time position supporting the patrons of Concord Public Library.

Department: Concord Public Library

Type of Employment: Part Time – 8 hours per week

Schedule: Thursdays from 10:45 am–7:15 pm with a 30‑minute lunch period.

Starting Salary Range: $23.14 to $23.68 depending on experience.

Weekly review of applications! A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov
. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225‑8535 (voice) or TTY at 800‑735‑2964 or 7‑1‑1.

Assist the public in locating information, interpreting the collection, and providing reader's advisory services.

• Provide reference and reader's advisory services for patrons; assist in locating sources and selecting materials; assemble collections of books for teachers; instruct patrons in the use of the online catalog.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of assigned areas of the collection; use standard selection tools and guidelines as outlined in the Selection Policy to order new material with budgeted funds; remove worn or unused books from the collection.
• Perform circulation functions: check out materials; register new library patrons and renew expired registrations; collect and record payment of fines; place requested items on reserve; explain library policies and procedures; register and log in children for use of the Computer Center; record statistics for periodic tallies; sort returned materials for shelving by pages; balance monies collected; aid patrons in the use of the self‑check machine.
• Participate in program planning and production; prepare and present Storytime; assist in planning Summer Reading Program events.
• Create bibliographies on specific subjects.
• Classify new children's materials.
• Supervise pages in the absence of other supervisor.
• Ensure the library is maintained in an orderly manner; monitor facilities maintenance and repair.
• Oversee the acquisition and display of private collections in display cabinets.
• Research books, songs, and finger plays for children's programming.
• Provide staff coverage at branch library.
• Select visual formats for the branch rotating collection.
• Process intra‑branch and interlibrary loan requests.
• Develop displays to promote library services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four‑year college or university in Library Sciences or other related field; and, one year of related experience; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.

• Personal Computer and/or Terminal
• Copier
• Telephone
• Handheld Calculator
• Audio‑Visual Equipment

• Knowledge of library policies, procedures, terminology, and materials.
• General office procedures, including computer usage and applications.
• Basic mathematical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Skills:
  
  communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; assisting patrons with various library services and operations; using a computer to enter and retrieve information; sorting and categorizing library books and materials in standard order; making change in money; recording monetary transactions using basic bookkeeping techniques; developing and presenting children's programming.
• Mental and physical abilities: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with library personnel and patrons; seeing and reading written material.

Perform the duties of the position while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. Frequently lift light and occasionally heavy objects. The work is performed in a library.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential…