The Salem Free Public Library in Salem, CT is seeking a part-time library assistant. Schedule will include at least one shift per week and at least one Saturday per month, plus other hours as needed. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting patrons at the circulation desk with incoming and outgoing materials, answering general library-related questions in person or over the phone, assisting patrons with the utilization of library materials, services, and equipment, requesting items through interlibrary loan, assisting with the processing of new materials, registering patrons for library cards, shelving and shelf-reading library materials, some collection development duties especially in the area of children’s and teen materials, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High school graduate, strong computer knowledge, as well as excellent customer service and communication skills. Library or children’s services work experience preferred.
Please submit a Letter of Intent if interested in the position. Email Shannon Henson, Library Director, at Shannon.henson@salemct.gov.
