Waterville Public Library

The Waterville Public Library located in Waterville, Maine, currently accepting applications for a part-time Library Assistant. This is a part-time, 8-15 hour per week position. The Waterville Public Library’s mission is to empower people and strengthen the community. We invite you to explore becoming a part of our awesome team! Libraries transform!

Library Job Application Form:
Waterville Public Library Job Application (Maine)

Library Assistant (part-time)

Library Assistants staff the Library’s service desks, contribute to collection and facility tidiness, may participate in processing library materials, support library programs and services, and perform other duties as assigned. We love superheroes, honeybees, and BuzzFeed DIY videos. Why? They help people. If you’re detail-oriented, resourceful, personable, flexible, a good team player, and enjoy helping people of all ages, please apply!

 • Provides friendly, polite, and resourceful service to patrons of all ages

• Serves as a kind, positive, and proactive Library team member

• Assists patrons in getting and using library cards

• Helps patrons locate books and other materials in print and online

• Helps patrons use computers, copier, printer, and other technology

• Answers questions in person and by telephone

• Performs small cash transactions

• Records use data consistently and accurately 

• Maintains confidentiality

• Utilizes technologies that support library functions

• Assists with processing library materials and collection maintenance

• Supports library programs

• Helps to keep the Library safe and tidy

• Performs other duties as assigned

8-15 hours per week part-time Library Assistant position available. Schedule blocks to cover include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Pay for this position is $14.50 per hour. Paid time off is available.

High school diploma or equivalent required. A minimum of (1) year of previous paid work experience is preferred. Previous experience in customer service and libraries preferred. Working knowledge of computer applications, resources, and technology is necessary. Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform light work, exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Qualified candidates are requested to complete and submit the Library’s online job application form:  form.jotform.com/watervillepubliclibrary/wpl_careers.

The online employment application can also be found on the Library’s website: www.watervillelibrary.org. 

The Waterville Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. 

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As an employee with the Waterville Public Library, you would be part of a hard-working, fun-loving group of people who take great pride in their work and service to the community. Your attention to detail, flexibility, creative problem-solving, kindness, and passion for a job well done is just what we need to provide the highest level of customer service. Since its founding in 1896, our award-winning Library has been an essential part of Waterville. We are proud to combine traditional library services with innovative ones. Our Library is a compassionate service organization dedicated to efficiently, effectively, collaboratively, and creatively serving our community with kindness and delight. If you enjoy making positive contributions in a rewarding service environment, consider applying to join us as we work together to be the best Library in the world - one our patrons deserve! 

Last updated: 02.08.2024