Patron Associates (multiple positions) – Hamden Public Library

Join the Hamden Public Library system. We are a staff of learners! We put our learning and curiosity to work every day to make sure that the library has the energy and knowledge needed to power transformation. Every staff member has a unique talent to share. Due to internal promotions and retirements we have two full-time and two part-time positions serving the public. Our position descriptions have been updated to meet the concerns and needs of our community as based on our recent community needs assessment. Thank you!

FULL-TIME PATRON ASSOCIATE - The Town of Hamden is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Patron Associate. The position of a Patron Associate provides a wide variety of public, technical, and clerical services which includes contact with the public in a library setting. Assists in all phases of library work. Will be assigned to different library departments including Borrower Services, Technical Services, Children’s Services, Teen Services or branches as needed. Assignment can be a split assignment and may change upon library needs. The Patron Associate provides prompt, courteous and direct assistance in person and via the phone or email to all patrons. Performs general tasks in a library setting. Some examples include creating labels, lists, and reports. Maintaining materials, supplies, equipment or inventory. Operates standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copy machines, label printers, laminators, and cash registers. Advocates for the library, and library services within the library and community through various forms of outreach. Shelves materials as necessary in order to maintain inventory.

PART-TIME PATRON ASSOCIATE - The Town of Hamden is currently accepting applications for the position of part-time Patron Associate. The position of a Patron Associate provides a wide variety of public, technical, and clerical services which includes contact with the public in a library setting. Assists in all phases of library work. Will be assigned to different library departments including Borrower Services, Technical Services, Children’s Services, Teen Services or branches as needed. Assignment can be a split assignment and may change upon library needs. The Patron Associate provides prompt, courteous and direct assistance in person and via the phone or email to all patrons. Performs general tasks in a library setting. Some examples include creating labels, lists, and reports. Maintaining materials, supplies, equipment or inventory. Operates standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copy machines, label printers, laminators, and cash registers. Advocates for the library, and library services within the library and community through various forms of outreach. Shelves materials as necessary in order to maintain inventory.

Note: The above descriptions are illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. They are not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Full job descriptions are available on the Town of Hamden website.

Interested candidates should send completed applications and resumes to the Human Resources Department, Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518. Apply by 4:00pm on July 10, 2023.

The Town of Hamden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.