Part Time Children and Youth Services Library Assistant - Public Library of New London

Part Time Children and Youth Services Library Assistant - The Public Library of New London is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and creative Library Assistant for our increasingly active Children's Room. The ideal candidate should be able to assist with children's programming including the planning, set-up, preparation and presentation of children's library programs and outreach programs held outside the library, under the direction of the Youth Services Supervisor. Qualifications: High School diploma with some college, library or early childhood education preferred. Previous work experience indicative of the ability to work independently on support staff functions that require excellent computer skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills are necessary with the desire to provide excellent customer service and the ability to relate to children, their parents and caregivers. This part time position offers 12 hours per week at $13 per hour with no benefits. The work schedule is Mondays (9:30am-1:30pm), Thursdays and Fridays (1:00-5:00pm), and at least 1 Saturday per month. Please send cover letter and resume to: Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 or email to mgupta@plnl.org. Deadline for applications: Monday, May 13.