Friday, October 03, 2025

Reference Assistant (Part-time) - Wallingford Public Library

Job Summary: Works as part of the Reference Department team to provide outstanding customer service. Reports to the Head of Adult Reference Services.

Duties:

  • Provides exceptional customer service to the public at the information desk, in public areas, and on the telephone.
  • Assists patrons in finding library materials and accessing library services.
  • Assists patrons with computers including PC, Apple, mobile devices, streaming media, e-readers, electronic resources, library automation systems, online databases, and internet searching.
  • Assists patrons with operating equipment, including printers, microfilm readers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
  • Helps with additional tasks and projects assigned by the Reference Librarians, as needed. 

Please see the full position listing for additional details

Hours: 12-16 hours per week, including:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-9pm
  • Opportunities to substitute for other shifts when needed/available
  • Sundays in rotation (January-April) from 11:30am-4pm

Benefits & Compensation: $20.19/hour and paid time off

PLEASE SEE THE FULL POSITION POSTING for additional details

To apply,:To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to humanresources@wallingfordlibrary.org by 5pm on Monday, October 20th, 2025.