Library Professional – Roger Clark Memorial Library (Pittsfield, VT)

Vermontlibraries; Pittsfield (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Vermontlibraries seeks a part-time library staff member to manage circulation desk operations, support patrons, and assist with programs and outreach. The role involves daytime, evening, and Saturday shifts with hours to be set by the board of trustees.

The position offers $15–$20 per hour for 15–20 hours weekly, with interviews beginning after the September 30, 2025 deadline.

Qualifications

• Professional and friendly demeanor with all who enter the library.
• Love of books, libraries, and helping others access the benefits of reading and other library offerings.
• Ability to work independently and alongside other team members to give excellent library service.
• Ability to manage time, to set priorities, to be organized and communicate with other team members as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with patrons of all ages, trustees, and volunteers.
• Respect the privacy of library patrons and the board of trustees.
• Regular attendance during library open hours and related meetings.
• Competency with computers and office equipment for library tasks.
• Ability to work with children to encourage library use.
• Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage circulation desk operations, including check-in/out and statistics.
• Process inter-library loan requests and track materials.
• Collaborate with the board to plan programs for all ages and publicize offerings.
• Maintain content for the library website and social media; publish a monthly newsletter.
• Keep current with developments in the library profession.
• Participate in team planning and goal setting.
• Provide reports of library activity to the board, town, and state.

Skills

Customer service

Patron support

Time management

Communication

Computers

Teamwork

Children interaction

Job description

Our Mission:

To be a multi-generational community center aiming to foster traditional, cultural, creative, current and technical literacy.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A professional and friendly demeanor with all who enter the library.
• A love of books, libraries, and helping others access the benefits of reading and other library offerings.
• Ability to work independently and alongside other team members to carry out all of the tasks required to give excellent library service.
• Ability to manage time, to set priorities, to be organized and communicate with other team members as needed, including the ability to shift focus from routine tasks to patron support and back.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with library patrons of all ages, trustees, volunteers, town officials and other staff members including the ability to deal tactfully, communicate effectively and maintain harmony within our community.
• Ability and desire to respect the privacy of library patrons and the board of trustees.
• Regular attendance pursuant to an agreed upon schedule of library open hours and related meetings with the board and other community members.
• Demonstrable competency in the use of computers and other office equipment to accomplish library tasks including completing research for patrons.
• Ability to comfortably work with children to encourage their use of the library.
• Ability to complete physical tasks related to library activities and tasks, including lifting at least 30 lbs., stretching and bending.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage circulation desk operations, including check-in/out, maintain useful statistics, provide patron assistance, catalog new acquisitions and maintain catalog accuracy.
• Process inter-library loan requests and track materials.
• Collaborate with the board of trustees to research, plan and implement programs for all ages, including publicizing offerings and programs via the web, print and other media platforms.
• Manage and regularly provide innovative content for the library website and social media platforms (Facebook and other sites) and publish a monthly newsletter in print (number of copies to be determined) and on-line.
• Keep current with developments in the library profession.
• Participate in team planning and goal setting.
• Upon request by the board of trustees, provide written reports of library activity to the board of trustees, the town and the state, including – collecting, reporting and analyzing library statistics.
• Perform library-related work as required and by the board of trustees.

This position includes being at the library 15 – 20 hours per week, during daytime, evenings, and Saturdays with specific hours to be determined collaboratively between the library professional and the board of trustees. Compensation will be based on experience ranging from $15-$20 per hour.

Application deadline is September 30, 2025. The Board of Trustees will be contacting selected applicants for interviews starting October 1, 2025.