Status: Part-time.
Schedule includes average of 1-2 shifts per week. Must be available to
work a minimum of 8 hrs/week, including weekends.
Salary Range: $29.87-$41.98. Starting pay $29.87.
To Apply for This Position: An Employment Application is available on the Job Opportunities page of the Town website www.avonct.gov. Applications may be emailed to HR@avonct.gov
or mailed to: 60 West Main Street, Building #5, Avon, CT 06001.
Applications must be received by the HR department by 4:00 pm on December 8, 2022.
Successful candidate must pass a written exam and/or interview, drug
testing, and background check prior to employment. See the job description for additional information.
Summary: Serves
to connect the community to ideas, information, emerging technologies,
culture and each other by using the library’s collections, electronic
resources and public
space. The Librarian provides reference assistance, technological
instruction, varied programs and works to promote readership in the
library community.
Examples of Duties:
Communicates with public to
help select and evaluate library materials. Interviews patrons to
determine the scope of information needs and recommends appropriate
resources to answer needs. Compiles statistics for reports. Participates
in the development and maintenance of the
library collections. Evaluates for balance and comprehensiveness;
reviews professional publications and other sources for selection of
materials. Creates displays to promote the collections. Participates in
weeding the collection periodically. Participates
in the development, evaluation and maintenance of the reference
collection and electronic databases and assists in the selection
process. Provides recommendations for department budget and may assume
responsibility for monitoring budget items. Performs
basic searches and instructs the public, individually or in small
groups, in the use of the library online catalogs, the Internet,
electronic databases, computers, software and equipment. Assists patrons
by troubleshooting search and equipment problems
and demonstrating resolutions to common difficulties. Maintains
current knowledge of library and emerging technologies. Creates reports,
statistics, publicity materials and presentations. Plans, publicizes
and executes library programs for the community
as assigned. Assists patrons in the use of genealogical resources
and local history materials and in giving book talks or leading book
discussion groups. Leads tours to acquaint the public and local
organizations with the library. Coordinates outreach
and volunteer programs for library. Edits and contributes to library
publications, including grant applications. Contributes content for the
library website and social media. Provides backup assistance in other
library areas as necessary.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science
and two years of experience in library work. Working knowledge of
library principles and practices. Knowledge of computer applications,
Internet, social networking media, e-books
and electronic resources related to the library. A valid Driver’s
License is required.
Please see the full job posting HERE.
EEO/AA.