Youth Services Library Assistant, Wiggin Memorial Library (Stratham, NH)
EXPECTED HOURS
* 15 hours/week
* Monday
mornings, Thursday evenings, Friday mornings + serve as part
of the Saturday rotation
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Supports
collection development by keeping department materials
organized, shelf reading, helping with weeding, and
reviewing materials for damage or replacement.
*
Participates in the selection of juvenile materials as
assigned
* Utilizes the library’s integrated
library system software, especially the circulation module,
to answer patron questions, update records, place holds for
items and more.
* Assists in development and
implementation of programs and events for children, teens,
and families, including offering one story time per
week.
* Creates dynamic, interesting, eye-catching book
displays.
* Decorates youth services spaces.
CIRCULATION AND PATRON SERVICES:
* Staffs the Youth Circulation desk: checks out books and
other materials, processes returned books, answers phone
calls, and responds to patron inquiries.
* Registers
new patrons and issues library cards.
* Helps
patrons locate books and navigate the library
catalog.
* Provides readers’ advisory,
including recommendations from within the collection.
*
Answers reference questions, promotes library events, and
engages with children, teens, and parents in the library.
OTHER DUTIES
* Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Youth Services Department Head.
NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
* Excellent customer service skills, especially when
interacting with children and families
* Knowledge of
children's literature and ability to recommend age-
appropriate books
* Enthusiasm for promoting literacy
and reading among young people
* Basic computer
proficiency with library management systems
* Strong
organizational and time management skills
* Ability to
effectively communicate orally and in writing
To apply for this position, send cover letter and resume to library@wigginml.org
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
NA
Salary
$19.00 / hour
Closing Date
3/31/2026
How to Apply
To apply for this position, send cover letter and resume to library@wigginml.org
Posted
2026-03-18