Part-Time Library Page

Claremont, New Hampshire; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Claremont seeks a dependable, friendly individual to join Fiske Free Library as a Part-Time Library Page. The role involves organizing shelves, assisting at the circulation desk, and helping patrons.

This position averages about 12 hours per week with pay at $13.50 per hour. Evening and weekend hours are required; candidates should have at least a 9th-grade education and basic computer skills to learn the library systems.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, organized, and provide friendly customer service.
• Candidates should have at least a 9th-grade education.
• Basic computer skills are helpful and a willingness to learn library systems.

Responsibilities

• Shelving books and materials in proper order and maintaining neat shelves.
• Check in/out library materials and assist with circulation desk duties.
• Answer phones and direct patron questions to staff.
• Prepare newspapers and magazines for shelves.
• Empty outside book drop and check shelves for overdue items.
• Clean DVDs and CDs and perform minor book repairs.
• Assist with library programs, room setup, and bulletin boards.
• Help patrons use equipment like copiers and microfilm machines.
• Maintain clean, orderly public areas and workspaces.
• Provide courteous and helpful service to patrons.

Skills

Reliable

Organized

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

9th-grade education

Tools

Dewey Decimal System

Job description

Fiske Free Library Part-Time Library Page

Posted: October 1, 2026
Closing Date: October 31, 2026
Hours: Approximately 12 hours per week
Rate of Pay: Approximately $13.50 per hour

Love books, staying organized, and being part of your community? Fiske Free Library may be the perfect place for you!

The City of Claremont is seeking a dependable, friendly, and organized individual to join the team at Fiske Free Library as a Part-Time Library Page.

Fiske Free Library is an important part of the Claremont community — a place where people of all ages come to read, learn, explore, and connect. If you enjoy books, helping others, and the idea of working in a library environment, this is a great opportunity to become part of the team.

What You'll Do

The Library Page helps keep the library organized, welcoming, and running smoothly. Responsibilities include:

• Shelving books and other library materials in the proper order and maintaining neat and organized shelves;
• Checking library materials in and out and assisting with general circulation desk duties;
• Answering phones and directing patron questions to the appropriate staff member;
• Preparing newspapers and magazines for the shelves;
• Emptying the outside book drop and checking shelves for overdue materials;
• Cleaning DVDs and CDs and making minor book repairs;
• Assisting with library programs, room setup, and bulletin boards;
• Helping patrons use equipment such as the copier and microfilm machine;
• Helping maintain clean and orderly public areas, tables, shelves, and workspaces; and
• Providing courteous and helpful customer service to library patrons.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, takes pride in keeping things organized, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.

Candidates should have at least a 9th-grade education and the ability to accurately organize and shelve materials alphabetically and using the Dewey Decimal System. Basic computer skills are helpful, and we will be looking for someone who can learn the library's systems and procedures.

The successful candidate must be able to maintain patron confidentiality, follow instructions accurately, communicate effectively, and provide friendly and respectful service to the public.

A flexible schedule is required, including the ability to work some evening and weekend hours.

Come Be Part of Fiske Free Library!

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 12 hours per week with a rate of pay of approximately $13.50 per hour.

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.