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Part-Time Library Assistant, Town of Granby, Granby, CT

Posted January 28, 2020

The Town of Granby seeks candidates for the position of Part-Time Library Assistant. Seeking friendly and enthusiastic person who will provide excellent customer service to the public at our busy library. Must have basic computer and clerical skills, be reliable and self-motivated, and appreciate libraries. Interest and experience working with children preferred previous library experience desirable.  

 

Position Description 

Provides circulation assistance for patrons and performs technical and clerical work related to library services. This part-time position may include evening and weekend hours and may include changes to the established work schedule as required.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs works relating to circulation of library materials. Charges and discharges library materials, registers borrowers, receives and records fees and fines. Assists and instructs patrons in circulation policies and procedures.  

  • Assists patrons with readers’ advisory, interlibrary loan and basic reference requests. Assists patrons on use of computer and technology resources. 

  • Maintains an orderly circulation desk, new book and display areas. Ensures that library calendars, lists, signage or instructional materials are readily available at the Desk.  

  • Operates computers and other library equipment in routine duties.

 

Additional Duties 

  • Assists in the daily maintenance of the periodical collection and the newspapers. 

  • Opens and closes building according to established security procedures. 

  • Performs duties in other library areas as needed.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have a high school diploma. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or scheduled form. Ability to work independently. Ability to work and interact effectively with library staff and the general public. 

 

Special Requirements

Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

 

Schedule

Includes daytime and weekend hours, with an average of about 7 to 10 hours per week (varies).

 

To Apply

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained at www.granby-ct.gov or from Town Manager’s Office, 15 North Granby Road, Granby, CT 06035 on Monday through Wednesday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

 

Applications will be accepted until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020.

 

The Town of Granby is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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