Library Clerk - Kent Memorial Library, Suffield. The Kent Memorial Library seeks an individual with
excellent customer service and communication skills to serve a diverse
public. Performs a variety of clerical and library support activities
for the Library by assisting library patrons and maintaining library
materials and records. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in all
communication with library patrons.
Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of Head of Circulation or the Children’s Librarian.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs tasks at both the
adult and children’s circulation desks. collects materials from the book
drop; checks library materials in and out, noting if they are damaged
or have missing parts; registers patrons for library cards; prepares
books to be shelved; maintains records. Collects fines for overdue and
lost materials, and other miscellaneous fees (copier, printer). Prepares
carts for shelving and regularly shelves books and reads shelves.
Fields simple questions. Based on assignment, may assist with
implementing and promoting special programs, events and exhibits,
interlibrary loan and with processing library materials after they are
cataloged. Performs other duties as assigned. Work weeks may vary
between 3 hours to 15 hours per week. Saturday work and a weekday night
shift (5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) is possible.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Possess strong technology skills.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or the equivalent.
College degree preferred. One (1) year of library experience or in a
customer service environment. Any equivalent combination of training
and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and
abilities.
Special Requirements: Knowledge of children’s literature, although
not required, is also preferred. Must submit to pre-employment drug and
alcohol testing as well as fitness for duty testing.
Tools and Equipment Used: Bibliomation Evergreen library system.
Hours: This year-round position may require weeknight duties from
5:00 - 8:30pm and Saturdays as needed. Additional availability in the
daytime is a plus. Hours will vary and could be as much as 15 hours a
week when other staff are on vacation.
Compensation: $14.79 per hour.
Benefits: This position is considered casual employment and not eligible for benefits.
See the complete job posting here.
How to Apply: Applications can be found on the town web page at www.suffieldct.gov under town departments/Human Resources. Submit application along with resume by August 5, 2019.
Mail or email application and resume to: The Town of Suffield,
Attention Karin Ziemba, Human Resources Director, 83 Mountain Road,
Suffield, CT 06078 kziemba@suffieldct.gov.
The Town of Suffield is an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v. The
above posting is intended as a guide and is not a complete description
of the position or process.
