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Library Assistant for Programming

Seeking a collaborative, tech-savvy professional to join the Thomaston Public Library team. The ideal candidate must work well with the public and with other staff, and possess excellent computer literacy, communication, and customer service skills, as well as flexibility and creativity.

Duties & Qualifications: Create programs for adults, including book discussions, lectures, computer classes, and crafts working with a budget from the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library. Creates and posts social media content and assists with webpage.  Provide service to the public at a combined Adult circulation/reference desk. Assists throughout the library as needed. Fuller job description here.

Education and Experience:

Level II: Two (2) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools or comparable experience, and two (2) years of college.
Level III: Four (4) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools or comparable experience, and four (4) years of college and some library experience.
Hours: 35 hours per week including weekdays, 2 nights (Monday & Wednesday), and every third Saturday outside of July/August (9:30 am to 3 pm). Town of Thomaston full-time benefits. Hourly rate $17.50-$18.95 depending on education and experience.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and completed Town of Thomaston application to aschumann@biblio.org with the subject heading "Library Assistant for Programming." Closing August 21, 2026. 

 Library Clerk

Thomaston Public Library is looking for part-time assistance at our combined circulation/information desks. Duties include: registering patrons, circulating materials, placing and processing holds, assisting patrons with their inquiries and their use of computers and office equipment, shelving of materials, and, of course, (say it with me!) other duties as assigned. May work at either the children’s or adult desk, depending upon what is going on at the library that evening.

Requirements: Strong communication skills, office-type computer skills, a commitment to an equitable and inclusive approach to public service. High School diploma/GED preferred. The successful applicant will need to pass a background check run by the Town of Thomaston.

Hours and Compensation: $16.94. Wednesday evenings year-round from 5-8 pm; most Saturdays mid-September through June, 10 am to 3 pm.

Please apply by filling out a Town of Thomaston application  and sending it to Amy Schumann, aschumann@biblio.org, with the subject “Part-time Clerk.”