Adult Services Librarian, Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, CT
Posted February 13, 2019
Are you an enthusiastic, tech savvy, self-directed librarian who is a curious learner with a sense of humor and excellent customer service and engagement skills? This position may be for you.
Simsbury Public Library is looking for team members to help meet the information needs of the community, support our Innovators’ Workshop and promote the Library, its programs and services through a variety of means including participation at outreach events.
Position Description and Job Functions
- Greets Library users and offers assistance
- Provides reference and reader’s advisory guidance to adults and teens, as well as to children, as needed
- Assures the confidentiality of library use and library patron accounts
- Performs opening and closing procedures in the Adult Services Department
- Assists and instructs community members in using Library services, equipment, technology and facilities, both one-on-one and in group settings
- Assists in providing interlibrary loan and resource sharing services
- Assists with use of personal technology devices
- Recommends or selects material, both print and non-print, for acquisition and withdrawal
- Troubleshoots Library equipment and technology including AV, PCs, printers, copiers, scanners
- Collaborates with all Library departments and staff in order to provide the best possible service for the community
Required Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library Science. Proficiency in reference services and with Library automation, personal computers, software applications, tablets, android and smart phones, as well as social media. Strong customer service skills essential. Previous experience desirable.
Schedule: 4-16 hours/week with an evening and weekend rotation and occasional weekday hours.
Salary: $28.16/hour.
Apply at www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs. Applications close February 19, 2019.