Part-Time Adult Services Librarian, Simsbury Public Library, (Simsbury, CT)
Posted May 27, 2025
Description
We’re currently seeking a part-time Adult Services Librarian to help staff our Information Desk, create in our Innovators’ Workshop Makerspace, assist with planning and facilitating programs and create promotions and publicity. This position is a great way to gain experience in many aspects of library operations. Candidates should be enthusiastic, tech savvy, self-motivated, curious learners who are committed to excellent customer service, able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of humor. Come join this highly collaborative, award-winning 2022 Library Journal Star Library team!
Responsibilities
- 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
- Participates in the preparation of promotional and informational material
- Assists in the planning, development and maintenance of the Library’s online and virtual presence and functionality
- Assists in planning, facilitating and conducting programs, including Library tours
- Engages in community outreach and collaboration to promote interest in the Library as a community resource
- Assists in training and oversight of volunteers in the Adult Services Department
- Participates in updating Library technology
- Assists with the reservation of Library program rooms
- Collects and maintains usage data and compiles statistical and narrative reports
- Monitors building and technology use
- Interprets and enforces Library rules and policies
- Proctors exams, as requested
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MLIS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program or be able to obtain their MLIS degree within one year from date of hire.
Hours and Compensation
This is an unaffiliated position, 8-16 hours/week, including some weekdays, an evening and a weekend rotation with a pay range of $29.70 – $32.65/hour.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs. Please upload a cover letter & resume as part of a complete application. Applications close Friday, June 13, 2025.