The library will be closed Friday, July 3, in celebration of
the Independence Day holiday. Happy 4th of July to everyone!
Monday, June 29, 2020
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Dover Public full time Library job opening
Looking for a professional full time job at the Dover Public Library?
The City of Dover is seeking a responsible individual to perform professional library work at the library’s circulation desks, with most hours at the Adult circulation desk, but will also be trained to work in the Children’s Room. Evening and weekend hours are required. This is a full-time, 35 hour per week position. $17.79 to $25.20 per hour. Position is open until filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class):
Primary responsibilities are to be customer-focused by providing a welcoming, friendly presence at busy library circulation desks, serving a diverse population, while efficiently handling patron encounters in cooperation with other staff scheduled at the desk. Circulation desk staff are the main contact point with most patrons and visitors to the library including those who contact the library via telephone.
1. Customer-focused service by providing a welcoming, friendly presence at busy library circulation desks, serving a diverse population, while efficiently handling patron encounters in cooperation with other staff scheduled at the desk.
2. Work the circulation desk serving as the main contact point with most patrons and visitors to the library including those who contact the library via telephone.
3. Checks library materials inside and out, collects fines, and handle renewals and holds.
4. Register new borrowers and gives them an introduction to the library and its policies, procedures and services.
5. Answer ready-reference questions, including readers’ advisory services using Novelist, Read-A-likes and library book mark suggestions.
6. Answer directional questions and provide guidance in the organization and location of materials in the library.
7. Instruct patrons in the use of the online catalog, self-checkout station, public computers, and copiers. Has a basic knowledge of library’s website and digital resources available to patrons such as Overdrive and Hoopla. Also, perform basic troubleshooting of computers.
8. Develop skills using the Library’s event calendar and assisting patrons with program registration and museum pass reservations. Use Outlook calendar to schedule passports and meeting room appointments.
9. Re-shelve popular items in the Browse and Reference rooms, while overseeing the desk.
10. Answer the main library phone line, answering questions or directing calls as needed.
11. Train to become a Passport Agent in order to be a member of the library’s passport acceptance team.
12. May be assigned duties pertaining to displays and programming. May assist with special projects like weeding and inventory of the collection.
13. Other related duties as assigned
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Excellent written, oral and analytical skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Ability to help patrons troubleshoot basic issues with computers and phones. Experience with an ILS (Koha is a plus). Ability to help patrons identify trustworthy web resources. Attention to detail essential and the ability to multi-task. Strong customer service skills imperative, and experience working in a fast-paced public library. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the public and to deal with service problems courteously and tactfully.EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program; two (2) years’ experience in professional librarian work; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Valid motor vehicle operator license.
You can apply here https://apply.workable.com/city-of-dover-nh/j/EB767E497F/
Please do not send any applications to the Dover Public Library. They must be
submitted online to the City of Dover.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Printing From Your Phone now Available!
Did you know you can now print from your phone, tablet or laptop? Princh has just been installed at the library with the ability to pay with a card!
See how easy it is here
See how easy it is here
Monday, June 22, 2020
Handpicked Books
Are you unsure what to read next, in a book rut, or are you looking for
books that will capture your child's imagination? Let us help. Answer a
few quick questions about your reading habits, and let us do the rest.
We will gather some books, check them out to you, and make them
available through our Book Pickup Service, or you can come in the
library and pick them up. This is a free service for all ages of
readers. To start, fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3hHdhdO
The Library is Now Open
We are pleased to
announce the Dover Public Library is open to the public with limited
services and some restrictions. To help encourage social
distancing and stop the spread of COVID-19, capacity will be limited to 32
people and all visitors will be asked to wear a face covering while in the
library.
Services will be
limited to quick browsing and checkouts, with an emphasis on reduced
interactions with staff. Remember to bring your library card or photo ID with
you to expedite checkout. Library patrons are encouraged to limit their time
in the building so others can use the facility. Computer usage is limited to
one hour. The Summer Reading Program will only be offered online and all
other in person programming is canceled until further notice. Use of the
library's meeting rooms is suspended until further notice.
To allow for proper
cleaning of library materials, returns are accepted in the drop boxes
outside. Use of the self-checkout station is recommended for those who are
comfortable using it. Curbside service will continue for those who are not comfortable coming into the Library.
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Changes to Look For During Your Visit
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During the closure
staff have been working hard to keep our digital resources available for you,
pivoting to on-line programming and, for the past month offering curbside
delivery of materials you requested. We have done some rearranging, done deep
cleaning and the building is labeled with signs, signs, signs! We will only
be able to allow a limited number of people into the building at a time, so
we ask everyone to PLEASE keep your visits short, so that we can accommodate
more patrons. Sadly, the days of coming to the library to while away the day
by reading or studying are behind us. In order to keep everyone safe we have
these limits in place and ask for your understanding in making the library a
safe place for everyone.
In order to keep the
flow within the building and to promote social distancing we are asking the
following:
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Senior Hours
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We are offering
special hours for our elderly population or immune compromised folks Monday
through Friday between 9-10 AM.
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Due Dates, Fines,
and Card Renewals
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During the closure, book due dates were
automatically extended and there are no fines for overdues. If you have items
out and have finished with them, please drop them in the outdoor book returns
so others may enjoy them. Now that we have an opening date, fines will resume
beginning on July 8. If you feel you have fines on your account in error, let
us know and we can help you figure it out. The quarantine period for returned
items won't accrue fines, so don't worry about that. Thank you for sheltering
some of the collection at your homes. We appreciate the care you gave to them
and the enjoyment you received from the items.
Also, during the
closure, library cards which came due during that period were automatically
renewed for 3 months, and some even renewed for another 3 months. New library
cards issued during the closure were given 3 months of validity. If you
receive a notice that your card is up for renewal and don't feel comfortable
coming in to renew it, give us a call and we can help you out.
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DVD Collection Has
Moved
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We have moved the adult DVD collection to the
Lecture Hall to give more space in the Browse Room for people browsing for
new adult books. Staff will be checking out DVDs upstairs. Don't panic when
you don't see them in their normal place!
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