Head of Circulation (Full-Time)
Description: The Merrimack Public Library has a full-time opening for our Head of Circulation. We seek a dynamic individual who is positive and creative, possesses excellent communication skills and can work nimbly in a fast-paced environment. The Circulation Department serves as the Library’s first point-of-contact for many patrons and is the hub of collection operations. The successful candidate will maintain quality public relations, supervise the circulation of the library collection of books and non-book materials, and will curate the museum pass, Adult print fiction and Large Print collections. This individual supervises 8 part time Circulation staff, participates in the Library’s management team and represents the Library in our community. View a copy of the full job description below.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; professional library experience or related experience with a demonstrated development of library skills, including one year in a supervisory position; five years progressively responsible experience in management or administration and demonstration of competence; experience with automated systems and other computer applications.
Closing date: October 2, 2021 or until filled.
Salary: Annual salary for this full-time position is $42,900; includes benefit package with NHRS, Health, and Dental Insurance.
To apply: Submit resume, cover letter, resume, and a completed MPL Job Application form to Yvette Couser at ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org or via USPSto:
Yvette Couser, Merrimack Public Library
470 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
Youth Services Library Page/Aide (Part-Time)
Description: The Merrimack Public Library is looking for a positive team player to work in our fast-paced Youth Services Department. The ideal candidate will have creative problem-solving skills and can be attentive to details while exhibiting a commitment to our library's mission. Duties include shelving and shelf-reading library materials and keeping them in proper order; covering the Children's Room and lower level in the absence of other staff; providing readers' advisory services and guidance in locating library materials to our patrons; assisting patrons in the use of library computers and online services. Will assist in Youth Services projects in both the Children's Room and the Teen Area as requested. Please view the full job description below.
Hours: This is a year-round, part-time position. A schedule of 12 hours/week includes morning and afternoon shifts, at least one evening each week and rotating weekends. While the library is operating under modified hours due to COVDI-19, flexibility in scheduling is expected.
Qualifications: Candidate must be age 18 or older. HS diploma or equivalent required. Competency in computer use including Microsoft Office products and internet searching required; facility to alphabetize, work with decimals and give attention to detail for shelving library materials is a must; capacity and willingless to prioritize multiple tasks while working in a fast paced environment.
Closing date: Until position is filled.
Salary: $9.75/hr
To apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and completed MPL Job Application form to Yvette Couser at ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org or via USPS to:
Yvette Couser, Merrimack Public Library
470 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
