Library Technician (Assistant)

Start Date: June 16, 2025 | End Date: July 09, 2025
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Library
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The Bailey Library in Winthrop is in need of a part-time Library Technician to work in our busy lakeside library. The library is a dynamic community center located in the summer resort town of Winthrop, situated between two beautiful lakes in a downtown setting, halfway between the service centers of Augusta and Lewiston.

In this position we will look to you to help create a wonderful and transformative library experience for the Winthrop community.

The role of this position is to provide excellent customer service to library members in an effective, efficient and professional manner. The position requires someone with a friendly, approachable style and an ease with technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Warmly welcome customers into our library and ensure a great library experience to each and every customer.
• Perform circulation activities, including checking materials out and the registration of users.
• Respond to customer and staff inquiries in person, by email, or over the phone.
• Teach customers how to use the library's online catalog and digital resources.
• Constantly explore great conversations, talking to our library members about the programs and services available at the library.
• Resolve problems, interpret policy and use good judgment in responding to customer needs.
• Assist in the opening and closing of the library.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You love meeting new people.
• You are comfortable with technology.
• You see the big picture and are a natural communicator.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and willing to help in different areas when needed.
• Youre an active, patient listener who enjoys connecting people with the resources they need.
• You engage well with others and are passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience.
• You're a team player who thinks quickly on your feet.
• You inspire fun in the people around you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelors degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - see this equivalency chart for reference: https://www.ccsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Equivalency-chart.pdf

BAILEY LIBRARY VALUES:

• Customer Focus: We strive to make every visitors experience outstanding.
• Innovation: We embrace creativity and are always looking for better ways to serve.
• Collaboration: We work with each other and the community to make Winthrop a better place to live, learn and work.

This is a part-time position that includes generous prorated sick and vacation time.

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to: [email protected]