Monday, May 22, 2023

Library Assistant - Babcock Library, Ashford

The Babcock Library in Ashford, CT is looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and self-motivated library assistant. This is an opportunity to work in a welcoming, community oriented library with an experienced team of fellow library colleagues, an engaged board of trustees, and supportive friends of the library organization. Duties include all circulation tasks, book processing, assisting patrons with technology, readers advisory, basic reference assistance and other duties as assigned including assisting with the care of a live turtle that lives at the library and is the library mascot. This is an excellent opportunity for Library Technology Certificate students or MLIS students interested in exploring different facets of public library work.

Qualifications: One or more years of experience working in a customer service role is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Hours are 9 – 5 on both Mondays and Fridays. September through June availability to work on Saturdays is required. Additional hours may become available. Hourly pay is $15 per hour. This position is eligible for accrued sick, vacation and time off benefits upon satisfactory completion of the initial 90 day probation period.

Please email a cover letter that describes your interest in this opportunity and your resume to director@babcocklibrary.org. Position remains open until filled.

Babcock Library affirms that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Applicants may be subject to a background check.