The
Stonington Free Library seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team
player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the
importance of the library in the community. This is a part time position
requiring one or two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 am to 3 pm.
Hourly rate is $15.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Delivery of
excellent customer service to all ages. Assist patrons in person, by
email and over the phone. Introduce patrons to all library services,
collections and technology. Provide reference services and reader’s
advisory. Issue library cards. Check materials in and out. Help manage
holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returns. Provide
copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistance.
Successful candidates must be team players with strong technology
skills, positive attitudes, enjoy working with the public,
self-motivated, reliable, flexible and able to juggle multiple
priorities. High school diploma and technology skills required. Prior
library experience, college degree and familiarity with library
technology are a plus.
While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to: Sit for extended periods of
time. Stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and kneel. Reach with hands and
arms. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to: search@stoningtonfreelibrary.org by January 13, 2023.
