Library Assistant (weekends), Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan, CT
Posted February 8, 2023
Description:
For ninety years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. We have opportunities available for individuals who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Silver Hill Hospital is currently looking for a Library Assistant who can provide 10 hours of weekend coverage between Saturday and Sunday in order to assist patients and families with their library needs.
Duties:
- Greet patients and families and orient them to the library
- Provide assistance with multimedia use
- Assist patients and families in location of all library materials, print and electronic
- Stock or shelve items
- Registers patients in the online catalog to permit check outs
- Check books in and out using computerized system (CyberTools)
- Ensure patrons sign in on the log sheets
- Monitor library equipment including all computers
- Makes copies for patients and families
- Process and maintain periodical files
- Responsible for reporting all variances according to hospital policy
- Responsible for opening and closing of the Library
- Orders and fills interlibrary materials.
- Assists in maintaining the appearance of the library, including straightening shelves as needed
Education
- High school diploma or GED
Specialized knowledge
- Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills
- Experience using electronic devices such as e-readers, standard office equipment, and software applications
Abilities
- Good communication and strong customer service skills
- Ability to learn and use the computerized circulation system
- Exhibit good listening and phone skills