Circulation Clerk - New Fairfield Free Public Library

Circulation Clerk - (Union Position, Full Time, Benefits) New Fairfield Free Public Library. GENERAL DUTIES: Performs all circulation desk duties using computerized system; performs all opening/closing procedures in work area/public areas; notifies patrons about reserved materials; answers phone and routes calls as necessary; performs basic reference work or refers it to librarian in charge; assists patrons in locating materials; obtains mail, sends mail, delivers/picks up interdepartmental mail; empties book drop gives direction to pages. HOURS: 35: Monday & Wednesday 12:45-8:15, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 9:45-5:15. SALARY: Starting at $14.39 per hour. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, 1 year Clerical or Library experience; Strong customer service skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to learn Dewey Decimal System; automated circulation system and library circulation policies and procedures; ability to create courteous pleasant first impression of library; ability to establish good patron rapport. PLEASE SUBMIT: On-line application (www.newfairfield.org), Letter of Intent, Resume, Three Letters of Reference. The Town of New Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, assigning, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religious affiliation, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, handicapping conditions or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards. All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen prior to commencement of employment. Application Procedure: Apply Online: http://www.applitrack.com/newfairfield/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Library