Part-Time Readers’ Advisor, Darien Library, (Darien, CT)
Posted July 23, 2026
Description
Darien Library is seeking a friendly, curious, and enthusiastic individual to join our Readers’ Services team as a Part-Time Readers’ Advisor.
In this public-facing role, you will provide exceptional customer service at the Welcome Desk, assisting patrons with routine circulation transactions while offering personalized readers’ advisory services, including making book recommendations, writing book reviews, and supporting adult reader initiatives.
The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people, has a genuine passion for books and reading, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We are looking for a voracious reader with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and who is committed to providing welcoming, compassionate service to every library patron.
Responsibilities
- Staff an active Welcome Desk/Circulation Desk.
- Provide exemplary hospitality to our library patrons and perform a variety of public-facing circulation duties such as checkouts and registering patrons for library cards.
- Participate in departmental tasks related to the Welcome Desk including shelving books, answering patron emails and phone calls, and merchandizing/replenishing book displays.
- Participate in departmental tasks related to Readers’ Services including writing book reviews for our Note-to-Shelf monthly newsletter and recommending books for the Book Matchmaker patrons.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of newly published books and confidently share a passion for books with patrons and fellow staff members.
- Assist with digital technology.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong customer service orientation with ability to provide prompt, accurate, and friendly service.
- Retail or public service experience; bookstore or library experience preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and follow through on tasks.
- A love of books, reading, and the ability to recommend books to library patrons.
- Works well, both independently and collaboratively, as part of the Readers’ Services team.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Applications, and emerging digital technology. Experience using and navigating an online library catalog/ILS a plus.
- Bilingual candidates, or those with a functional knowledge of another language, are desirable.
Hours and Compensation
Hours
The candidate will work an average of 4 to 8 hours per week, including two weekends per month, evenings, plus additional shifts as needed, not to exceed 29 hours per week.
Salary
$20-$22 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is a part-time position with no benefits.
How to Apply
Apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at [email protected]. Please make your subject line Part-Time Readers’ Advisor Position. The position will remain open until filled.
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