Work Study Page Opportunity for a UNH Student
The Durham Public Library is opening a Work Study Page position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Position Overview: The Library Page assists library staff with maintenance and organization of library materials and uses their knowledge of library materials, services, and programs to provide excellent customer service to library patrons. The Library Page assists with routine tasks that support the day-to-day functioning of the Library and preparation for special programs and events. Please review the full job description.
Applications are accepted through the USNH Work Study portal and must include your resume, availability and class schedule, and the DPL Application for Employment.
Volunteering at DPL
Volunteers are an essential part of the work at the Durham Public Library. Those interested can volunteer their time on an individual basis by calling us at 868-6699 or stopping by the circulation desk. Others may want to join the Friends of the Library; the Friends do organized fundraising for the library and support the staff in many ways. To contact the Friends, email them at friendsdurhamlibrary@gmail.com.
Typical jobs include:
- Setting up and cleanup for book sales or other events
- Being flexible to assist the librarians with a variety of tasks (organizing, sorting, cleaning)
- Computer projects
- Constructing crafts for children’s story time
Volunteer Application:
If you would like to volunteer at the library, simply print and complete the application below and bring it with you to the library. Please call us if you have any questions.
Requirements for teen volunteers:
- Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age
- Volunteers less than 18 years old must submit a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian
- Fourteen (14) and fifteen (15) year olds must get a Youth Employment Certificate from their school
- Volunteers younger than 18 must supply proof of age (copy of a birth certificate; driver’s license)
Forms for teen volunteers:
- Employer’s Request for Child Labor (required for students age 14 and 15, to be completed by employer)
- Parental Permission Form for Employment of Youth Age 16 or 17
- Volunteers Under 18 Parental Permission Form (required for all volunteers under 18)
Teen Volunteers at DPL!
Volunteers are an essential part of the work at the Durham Public Library. Those interested can volunteer their time on an individual basis by calling us at 868-6699 or stop by the children’s desk! Simply print and complete the application below and bring it with you to the library. Please call us if you have any questions.
Requirements for teen volunteers:
- Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age
- Volunteers less than 18 years old must submit a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian
- Fourteen (14) and fifteen (15) year olds must get a Youth Employment Certificate from their school
- Volunteers younger than 18 must supply proof of age (copy of a birth certificate; driver’s license)
Forms for teen volunteers:
- Employer’s Request for Child Labor (required for students age 14 and 15, to be completed by employer)
- Parental Permission Form for Employment of Youth Age 16 or 17
- DPL Under 18 Volunteer Form (required for all volunteers under 18)