Tuesday, December 05, 2017

Part-Time Library Assistant – Guilford Smith Memorial Library

Part-Time Library AssistantGuilford Smith Memorial Library in South Windham is seeking a friendly and knowledgeable individual to assist with services and programs in a small, community oriented library. The Library Assistant will report to the Library Director, and responsibilities of the position include: preparing new books and library materials for circulation, checking-out and checking-in materials, assisting and interacting with patrons, answering general reference questions, teaching and promoting library facilities, creating monthly book displays, helping the Children’s Librarian prepare for and execute programs, and performing other duties as assigned.
     Qualifications: Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of public libraries and experience with Bibliomation Evergreen preferred. Applicants with education or experience in English, library science, or education are encouraged to apply. Compensation dependent on qualifications. This position is 10-14 hours a week with no benefits. The applicant must be able to work Tuesday evenings.

     All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references to Margaret Kurnyk by mail at P.O. Box 159, South Windham, CT 06266, or by email at mkurnyk@biblio.org by January 2nd, 2018. Applicants will be reviewed as received.