Library Assistant - Town of Avon, CT
Department: Library
Status: Part-time 25 hours/week; schedule includes weeknight(s) and Saturdays in rotation
Reports to: Circulation & Outreach Services Manager
Salary Range: Grade 4: $22.3074 - $24.6230/hour
Closing Date: August 6, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
To Apply For This Position: An Employment Application is available in Job Opportunities on the Human Resources page of the Town website www.avonct.gov.
Applications may be dropped off at the Human Resources Department, sent
by mail: 60 West Main Street, Building #5, Avon, CT 06001, or emailed HR@avonct.gov.
Successful candidate must pass a written exam and/or interview, drug
test, and background check prior to employment. See the accompanying job
description for additional information.
Summary:
Performs responsible and varied paraprofessional duties in the
Circulation Department: the circulation of library books and materials;
assists patrons, students, and staff in using library facilities,
resources and services; and performs varied and responsible library
clerical work.
Examples of Duties: Performs circulation
desk duties, including charging and discharging library materials,
issuing library cards, answering telephone calls, collecting overdue
fines and providing information as necessary. Places books and loan
materials on reserve as requested. Assists patrons in the use of the
library's catalog, computers and other library equipment. Assists
patrons in the use of self-check machines, and performs basic
troubleshooting of self-check machine issues. Greets and acknowledges
patrons as they enter the Library. Offers general and directional
assistance, in person and by phone. Directs patrons to other departments
as appropriate. Maintains public service desk area(s) in neat and
functional condition. Processes books and materials for delivery in the
interlibrary loan program. Prepares materials in promoting use of
library, including posters, newsletters and exhibits. Performs work in
various library units, including cataloging, children’s, reference,
teen, or as assigned. Provides backup assistance in other library areas
as required. Insures the orderly flow of materials from the Circulation
Desk to the shelves, including shelving recently returned material as
needed. Retrieves books from shelves and book drops. Makes minor repairs
to books and materials when necessary. Monitors the public areas of the
library to maintain order, and to provide a friendly environment for
library patrons. Participates in training and professional development
programs.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in Library Science or High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of public library experience.
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