Library Assistant I, Generalist - New Britain Public Library
Reports to: Head of Circulation
Starting Salary: $14.32 per hour
Schedule: Full-time position (37.5 hours/week), including at least one evening per week and alternate Fridays and Saturdays.
Position Summary: Library Assistant I - Generalist will float daily
within the public service department's area. The position's priority
will be to work where needed, as regular staff take time off. Employee
will be trained in all public service areas, which are currently
Circulation, Children's, the Computer Center, and Young Adult Services
(the Teen Room).
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and
experience in a library or school library environment. Customer service
experience and strong computer/technology skills required. Preferred
qualifications are language proficiency particularly in Polish or
Spanish.
Responsibilities: Library Assistant I performs a wide
range of on-desk entry level library functions, interacting with the
public, providing basic assistance with technology, and following
policies, standards and practices of the Library. Circulation: Performs
circulation desk tasks, handles circulation procedures including
charging, renewing, returning items, registering patrons, and other
tasks as assigned. Computer Center: Assists patrons with the computing
equipment in the area, registers them in the system, and other tasks as
assigned. Children's Department: Performs a variety of clerical and
support tasks and other duties as assigned. Young Adult (Teen Room):
Provides basic assistance with technology. Assembles program supplies
and updates whiteboard and other tasks as assigned.
Interested candidates should apply through the following link: Apply here
