Part-time Children’s Associate - New Milford Public Library seeks a highly motivated and
enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with the public and can offer
excellent customer service.
MAJOR DUTIES: Assists patrons with: Online catalog, Internet and
on-line databases, Reference/Information, Reader’s Advisory, location of
materials, use of computers, use of equipment. Assists librarians with
program planning and preparation. Executes programming. Provides
customer service with a goal of excellence.
MINOR DUTIES: Opens and closes the Children’s Library as required.
Maintains shelves. Creates displays. Helps with weeding the collection.
Creates bibliographies. Assists with the program registration process.
Maintains the rooms in good physical order. Performs other duties as
required.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS, Knowledge and Ability: Ability to
learn and use all functions of an integrated library system. Ability to
deal with the public, especially parents and teachers. Respect for
children and their needs. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Excellent organizational, communication skills.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS, Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience in a child-related profession preferred.
Hours are: Monday 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday 2:00 – 8:00 PM, fourth
Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 PM, fourth Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 PM and fifth
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The possibility of further sub hours is
available in the Children’s Department and the position will also
require cross-training to sub in other departments.
Please contact Sue Ford by August 5, 2019 at: New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776, or sford@biblio.org, if interested.
