Library Assistant, Part Time - The Stonington Free Library seeks an enthusiastic and
tech-savy team player with excellent customer service skills and a
commitment to the importance of the library in the community. This is a
part time position 16.5 to 20.25 hours per week. Work schedule is
Mondays 9:30 to 6:15, Wednesdays 9:30 to 2, Fridays 1:30 to 5:15 and
Saturday rotations 9:30 to 1:15. Hourly rate is $14.00. Benefits include
sick, holiday and vacation days.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Delivery of
excellent customer service to all ages. Assist patrons in person and
over the phone. Introduce patrons to all library services, collections
and technology. Provide reference services and reader’s advisory. Issue
library cards. Check materials in and out. Help manage holds, overdue
items and interlibrary loan requests and returns. Collect fines. Provide
internet, email, copying, printing and other technology assistance.
Update website, social media and community calendars.
Successful candidate must be a team player with strong technology
skills, positive attitude, enjoys working with the public,
self-motivated, reliable, flexible and able to multi-task. High school
diploma and technology skills required. Prior library experience,
college degree and familiarity with library technology are a plus.
Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to: search@stoningtonfreelibrary.org by March 19.
