POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The Barrington Public Library has a job opening for a library clerk, 42 hours per two-week period at $9.25/hour. This position Require a flexible schedule on the part of the applicant.

Current hours are usually 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekday afternoons and alternating Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Primary duties include working the circulation desk, shelving items, answering reference questions, directing patrons on the public access computers, and all overdue phone calls and letters. Familiarity with Athena circulation software and the Cutter system are a plus. Looking for a strong customer service front-person who is quick and ready to branch out into other areas as needed.

This employee currently sends out weekly news releases about events to local newspapers as well. Position open as of March 27, 2004. Please send r‚sum‚ and cover letter to: Amy Richards, Director, Barrington Public Library, 29 Province Lane, Barrington, N.H. 03825. Tele. (603) 664-9715; fax (603) 664-5219; web address; www.barringtonlibrary.com.

The Seabrook Library, conveniently located on the New Hampshire coast, seeks a friendly, creative, technologically competent, energetic, kind, kid-oriented librarian ~ a jack-of-all-trades who is able to leap tall buildings at a single bound (figuratively speaking, of course).

The head of a department of one, this position entails total and complete responsibility for the entire realm of service to local children. We seek an appropriately-degreed individual (MLS preferred) with demonstrated experience in relevant areas within a library setting; a seasoned, consummate professional; someone who can hit the ground running - and never stop. The Children's Librarian must also be a self-starter, be able to work independently, and possess a finely-tuned sense of small town politics. Being flexible, fun loving, well organized, and above all a team player are definitely desirable attributes. A sense of humor is mandatory!

This position currently pays $17.66/hour. The excellent benefits package includes fully-paid health/life/dental/disability insurance; a 457 retirement plan (ICMA) with a 5% employer match, and the standard vacation/sick/personal leave time.

Seabrook is a small town on the water with easy access to the big cities, beaches, and the mountains. The library is new (1994), modern, and fully computerized. If you think you can fill the large shoes of our retiring Children's Librarian, send a cover letter and r‚sum‚ immediately to: Elizabeth G. Heath, Director, Seabrook Library, 101 Centennial Street, Seabrook, N.H. 03874-4506. Questions? Phone calls welcomed (603) 474-2044) or e-mail the Director at: ocean@sealib.org. Be sure to put the phrase "Job Inquiry" in the subject line of your message.

The job will be available as of July 1, 2004. Applications now being accepted. Interview will begin shortly. Job opened until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.