The Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, Connecticut seeks people with excellent customer service skills to fill an opening for a Part-time Library Substitute in the Circulation Department.
Hours: 4–16 hours per week
Salary: $24.65 hourly
Duties and job requirements include but are not limited to:
- Ability to perform all duties associated with the public circulation desk. Check out and discharge library materials, handle fines, register users, troubleshoot patron concerns, follow library policies and make decisions in the absence of supervisors.
- Strong customer service skills
- Availability to work as needed on short notice
- Availability to work scheduled weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays
- Comfortable and knowledgeable using computers, email, and software
- Able to bend, lift book bins and move heavy book carts
- Knowledge of Sierra and Encore a plus
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college or university (Bachelor’s Degree required). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
See the full position posting HERE.
Apply to the Town Manager’s Office, 200 Garfield Street, Newington, CT 06111 by November 26, 2025. Application materials to include: Application, cover letter and resume.
The Town of Newington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, or disability.
