Wednesday, September 07, 2016
Substitute Library Assistants (Children’s and Teen Services) - Avon Free Public Library
Substitute Library Assistants (Children’s and Teen Services) - Avon Free Public Library. The
Avon Public Library is seeking Substitute Library Assistants
(Children’s and Teen Services). We are looking for applicants who enjoy
working with middle school students during the afternoon hours.
Potential candidates will be knowledgeable with public libraries, share a
love of reading and books, and demonstrate the desire to work in a
high-energy, team-oriented environment. The salary is $20.0076/hour in
accordance with Step 4A of the Town of Avon’s Classification and Pay
Plan. Sick leave is provided consistent with State of Connecticut
Regulations, but there are no other benefits associated with this
position. Please fax, mail, or email your cover letter, resume and
Application for Employment (www.avonct.gov under job opportunities) by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2016 to: Denise Dwyer, 60 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001; Fax (860) 409-4366; ddwyer@avonct.gov.
Town of Avon Library Assistant Position Definition: Performs
responsible and varied library services in the Children’s and Teen
Department including assisting teen, children, parents, and students
with reference and reader’s advisory, the use of library materials,
equipment and resources. Supervision Received: Receives general
supervision from the Children’s and Teen Services Manager, and task
supervision from a professional librarian. Supervision Exercised: May
allocate tasks to Library Pages. Examples of Essential Job Duties:
Assists patrons in the use of the library's catalogue and reference
materials, answers reference questions as able; locates information or
guides patrons to source materials. Assists patrons in use of computers
and equipment, including database and Internet searching. Assists
patrons in use of reference and public access catalogs and other library
sources. Refers patrons as necessary to Reference Librarians. Performs
work in various library units, including cataloging, children’s,
reference, or as assigned. Prepares materials in promoting use of
library, including posters, newsletters and exhibits. Processes books
and materials for mailing in the interlibrary loan program.
Maintains records of outgoing and incoming materials. May prepare book
orders and keeps acquisition records for both new materials and
donations. Maintains inventory of library materials and supplies.
Obtains materials from library service centers for special collections.
Performs general office clerical tasks. Creates cards, lists, overdue
notices, correspondence and reports as required. Maintains materials,
supplies or equipment for an assigned unit. Maintains various
office files. Operates standard office equipment, such as computer, copy
machine, calculator, etc. Performs related work as assigned. Regularly
returns books and materials to shelves and storage sites. Shelf reads
book stacks to place books in order. Periodically weeds collections,
removing outdated or damaged books and materials. Makes minor repairs to
books and materials as possible. Packages damaged books and materials
to send to external contractors for mending. Participates in building
the Library’s collection of books, periodicals, and audio-visual
equipment and materials. Evaluates library materials based on knowledge
of community needs, review of professional journals and literature, and
library policy. Recommends selections to the Children’s and Teen
Services Manager. Examples of Incidental Job Duties: Monitors the
reading rooms and other library areas to maintain order, and to provide a
friendly environment for library patrons.Participates in training and
professional development programs. Minimum Qualifications Required: The
skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with an
Associate’s Degree in Library Science or graduation from high school
with one year of public library experience, or an equivalent combination
of education and library experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to acquire a working knowledge of library principles and
practices is necessary. A working knowledge of basic office procedures,
including filing, scheduling, posting and simple bookkeeping is
required. Ability to acquire a working knowledge of, and to work with,
computer applications and technical equipment applicable to library
operations is needed. Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form is
necessary. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of
measure is required. Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, and diagrammatic or schedules form. Must be able to
relate to patrons and have the ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with library staff is essential.
Physical, Mental Exertion/Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in
an open environment. Must be able concentrate on moderate detail with
constant interruptions. Routinely and intermittently exposed to computer
screen, and must take periodic breaks from screen. May be required to
lift and move light to medium weights, for example, books, displays,
equipment, office supplies, etc. Must be able to hear clearly
(correctable to within normal limits) to record telephone information,
and to see (vision correctable to 20/20) to complete applications and
forms. May drive to out of library locations. Ability to manage stress
due to interaction with the public. License or Certificate: Not
applicable.Note: The above tasks and responsibilities are illustrative
only. It is not meant to include every task or responsibility.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Labels:
children's services,
hartford county,
library assistant,
part time,
public libraries,
substitutes,
teen,
YA services
Location:
Avon, CT, USA