Knowledge & Learning Services Assistant, Darien Library (Darien, CT)

Posted May 29, 2026

Darien Library seeks a friendly, energetic, self-starter and life-long learner with excellent information-seeking and technology skills to support the Knowledge and Learning Services department on a temporary basis from June 15th through August 31st. This role is designed to provide flexible coverage for scheduling gaps based on the operational needs of the department. This temporary role does not guarantee a minimum number of hours per week, and the coverage days may vary.

The successful candidate will provide extraordinary customer service, research help, and tech support to Library users. The ideal candidate finds joy in helping others, is perpetually eager to learn new things, and is excited to work with people from all walks of life.

This role is best suited for candidates seeking flexible, supplemental hours rather than a consistent weekly schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide exceptional service to patrons who visit our active Reference Desk and Technology Help Desk.
Provide traditional and virtual reference assistance.
Oversee activity on the Second Floor and Mezzanine.
Maintain a current knowledge of the Library’s electronic resources including databases and links from the Research page, as well as resources provided by the State Library and other freely available resources.
Utilize appropriate reference resources to connect patrons to the information they seek.
Assist patrons with print and digital resources, including via Libby, Hoopla, and ComicsPlus.
Assist patrons with computer hardware and software, including printers and scanners.
Provide Notary Public Services.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MLIS degree or a degree in progress at an ALA-accredited library sciences or information sciences graduate program.
Excellent customer service and reference skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, easy-to-understand terms.
Ability to self-start, multitask, and manage time effectively.
Clear and direct oral and written communication skills.
Ability to type quickly and accurately.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Multilingual candidates, or those with a functional knowledge of another language, are desirable.

Schedule

Temporary position: June 15, 2026 through August 31, 2026
As-needed scheduling with no guaranteed weekly hours. Hours may not exceed 29 hours per week.
Shifts are typically four (4) hours and are limited to evenings and weekends.
This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary

$22-$29.50 an hour, commensurate with experience and CLA minimum requirements.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume by Friday, June 12, 2026 to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at [email protected]. Please make your subject line PT Temporary KLS Assistant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability, or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as skills, abilities, attitude, and contribution to the Darien Library, so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.