Perform various circulation functions, including: Checking out materials to patrons on the library’s circulation system. Responding to patron inquiries and directing them to appropriate staff. Answering incoming phone calls and directing patrons to the appropriate staff. Inspecting and redirecting materials being returned for cleaning, repair, or withdrawal. Looking up patron records pertaining to fines, overdue materials, bills, holds, etc. Preparing “claims returned” forms and looking for materials that have been misplaced. Preparing and issuing new library cards. Helping open/close the library. Retrieving books and other materials from the book drop and checking them in on the library’s circulation system.
Additional Job Responsibilities: Assisting in preparing DeliverIT materials, including filling out routing slips, packing boxes of books and materials for interlibrary loan, and unpacking and discharging materials coming back from other libraries. Assisting with other lending or collection management functions, as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: High School diploma required; Associates degree or some college coursework preferred. One or more years’ worth of customer service experience in a library or similar setting. Must have a current driver’s license and pass a required background check. Requires basic knowledge and understanding of library functions and procedures.
Hours: 11 hours/week. Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and every third Saturday (in lieu of hours during the week), occasional evening and additional substitute hours.
Hourly Rate: $16.66/hour effective July 1, 2022; this is a non-benefited position.
The Farmington Libraries is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send a resume and the names of 3 professional references to: Monique Kucia, Business Manager, The Farmington Libraries, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032. Review of applications will begin April 24, 2023 and the position will remain open until filled. Please see the full listing at THIS LINK.
