Thursday, February 12, 2015

Part-Time Research Wizards - Westport Library

Part-Time Research Wizards - Westport Library. What a great time to join our team at The Westport (CT) Library! You have an opportunity to join a team that is transforming the Library to meet the evolving needs of our community, transcending the traditional role, and delivering convenient, continuous, innovative, customer-focused service. If you value responsive, personal service, love learning, and view the Library as the platform for community innovation, learning and discovery, we would love to hear from you. The selected candidates will play an important role in helping make the Library a stimulating place for people of all ages to engage, connect and utilize all the best resources. They will be wizards at teaching patrons and staff how to use technology from e-readers to on-line databases. This is the ideal position for engaging professionals who understand patrons' needs, enjoy guiding them to the right solutions and who are sleuths at heart. Requires: Comfort with working in a fast-paced changing environment; will have excellent research skills; progressive experience in knowledge-based environments, such as a Library, and advanced computer skills. MLS is desirable but not required. While the primary responsibility will be reference support, these positions require a willingness to help in any area of the library. Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Availability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Please send cover letter, including salary expectations and resume to Human Resources Department, at jobs@westportlibrary.org. Include title of this position in the subject line.