Assistant Information Services Librarian - City of Bristol, Bristol Public Library.
Summary: Assists library patrons with general and specific reference
questions, including online and electronic format; and provides
reference services to the community at large. Selects non-fiction
titles for adult collection, and maintains non-fiction title collection.
Responds to telephone and in-person requests, and instructs in the use
of library reference materials including online databases, books and
periodicals. Recommends books for withdrawal from library collection.
May plan and conduct library tours, computer classes on the library’s
digital resources, programs and community outreach. Revises and
maintains the Library’s website and social media accounts. Assists
throughout the library. May fill in during the supervisor’s absence.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science
from an ALA accredited library school with 1 year relevant experience OR
a Bachelor’s (4-year) college degree with 2 years’ experience in
reference work. Public library experience preferred. Requires
excellent communication skills, and ability to maintain effective
working relationships. Computer skills that require expert knowledge of
database software, and intermediate knowledge of Internet software,
Microsoft Office Suite, Hoopla, Overdrive and other digital resources.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: While
performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to
sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and
reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Regularly works in indoor or office environment.
Classification & Work Hours: Full-time position,
37 ½ hours per week. Schedule: 3 days a week from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00
p.m., and 2 days a week from 12:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m. September thru June -
work alternate Fridays and Saturdays. During July and August-the
library is closed on Saturdays; the work week is Monday thru Friday.
Benefits include Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off & insurance package.
Salary: $20.65/hourly. ($22.57 @6 months, $22.93 @1 year.)
REQUIRES COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION: www.bristolct.gov. DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 10, 2018. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
