Thursday, February 16, 2012
Library Reference Assistant - Plainville Public Library
Library Reference Assistant - The Town of Plainville is searching for a Library Reference Assistant in our Plainville Public Library.
This position is accountable for assisting the Library Director in
providing reference and inter-library loan services to patrons. The
position is a 35 hour work week with a starting salary $18.59 per hour
plus benefits. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, the
humanities or other related field; minimum of two years experience in
relevant library work. Applications are available on the Town of Plainville website
and should be mailed to: The Town of Plainville, c/o Human Resources,
One Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062. The position requires a
knowledge of library science procedures and library classification
systems. Considerable interpersonal skills, general clerical skills
including typing; written and oral communication skills, and computer
skills. Also, the ability to conduct and teach library research
techniques, ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work, and
multi-task. Some other tasks will include: Representing the library at
meetings regarding the development of regional library policies; reading
book reviews and making recommendations on the purchase of new books;
teaching groups and individuals how to use various library resources;
covering the circulation desk as needed; general clerical duties; and
related duties as necessary. The position will remain open until filled.
EOE / M-F
Location:
Plainville, CT, USA