The Farmington Libraries is seeking an outgoing, resourceful, patient and self-directed part-time Outreach and Lending Services Assistant at our Main Library located at 6 Monteith Drive in Farmington, CT. Working under the general direction of the Director of Lending Services, the Outreach and Lending Services Assistant is primarily responsible for providing outreach services to Farmington Libraries patrons unable to physically visit the library. This includes developing relationships with homebound patrons and residential facilities to bring the Farmington Libraries to their location, readers advisory, and delivering materials to patrons at their residences. The Outreach and Lending Services Assistant also provides circulation desk coverage, works one evening a week, and participates in our Saturday rotation.
Job responsibilities include:
• Providing
outreach services to homebound individuals, assisted living facilities,
nursing homes and other similar residential facilities
• Developing relationships with patrons unable to visit the libraries in person by determining their library and information needs
• Providing readers advisory and select, pull and deliver material for those unable to physically visit the library
• Working with programming staff and others to provide library-related activities at residential facilities
• Performing
circulation functions including, but not limited to, staffing the
circulation desk, processing holds, loans and returns for consortium
libraries and others
• Assisting in opening or closing the library
Hours: 19 hours/week, weekdays including one evening/week and every third Saturday; schedule varies during the week depending on the number of Saturday hours.
Hourly Rate: $21.99. This is a non-benefited position.
Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and current insurance coverage. You will be reimbursed for mileage incurred using your personal vehicle at the standard federal rate as determined by the IRS.
The Farmington Libraries is an equal opportunity employer.
Email your resume and the names of three professional references to: Monique Kucia, Assistant Director for Finance and Administration, mkucia@farmingtonlibraries.org. Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled.
