Thursday, February 27, 2014

Library Clerk (Part Time) - New Fairfield Free Public Library

Library Clerk (Part Time) - New Fairfield Free Public Library (Union Position). 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: 13: Monday 5:15-8:15, Wednesday 5:15-8:15, Saturday 9:45-5:15pm. Salary: Starting at $13.26 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: Online application (www.newfairfield.org), Letter of Intent, Resume, Three Letters of Reference. Position to Start: March 14, 2014. 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. (Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.) All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and backgroung check prior to commencement of employment. Date Posted: February 24, 2014. Posting Closing Date: March 7, 2014.