Library Assistant II - Babcock Library, Ashford

Library Assistant II - Babcock Library in Ashford, Connecticut has an immediate opening for position of Library Assistant II. 19 hours per week, including some required Saturday and evening hours. $13.70 per hour. Vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. Duties include the following, with an emphasis on the first 5: (1) Planning, scheduling, publicizing and hosting various entertainment and/or educational programs for the public. (2) Website maintenance. (3) Cataloging. (4) Preparing monthly items for local newspapers. (5) Assisting active Friends group with planning and publicizing events. (6) Circulation desk time. (7) Preparation of statistics for reporting purposes. (8) Leading a monthly book discussion group. (9) Instructing patrons in basic computer skills. (10) Assuming essential duties of other staff members in the event of their absence. (11) Reference work with patrons in person and by telephone. (12) Other duties as assigned. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years recent library work experience; Enthusiasm for planning and hosting programs for the public; Understanding of principles of library cataloging and familiarity with DDC; Experience with web page management; Experience using automated library system for cataloging and circulation; Working knowledge of desktop applications like MS Word and Publisher; Ability to work as a team member and be flexible as circumstances may occasionally require. Preferred Skills: Experience with ICONN reQuest; Experience with Athena. Ashford is a busy small town that enthusiastically supports and utilizes its library. The atmosphere at Babcock Library is upbeat and friendly, thus the successful candidate will be a team player who is cheerful, cooperative and positive. He or she will be willing and able to function as part of a small town library staff, including pitching in to do what needs to be done. Please send cover letter, resume and names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 professional references via USPS or email no later than 6 pm August 19, 2011 to: Ginny Moses, Director, Babcock Library, 25 Pompey Hollow Road, Ashford, CT 06278; gmoses@babcocklibrary.org.