Part-Time Librarian I – Portland Pubic Library – Middlesex, CT

sjudlis; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Union Floating Holiday

Job summary

Portland library seeks a part-time Librarian to oversee evening and Saturday shifts, acting as Person-In-Charge and assisting patrons with technology and reference needs.

The role requires MLS and strong computer skills, with duties including Front Desk service, collection maintenance, program planning, and participation in staff meetings and preservation activities for Portland historical materials.

Qualifications

• MLS required; experience with Reader’s Advisory desirable.
• Demonstrated computer skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, physical dexterity and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the “Person-In-Charge” of the library on evenings and Saturdays as assigned; prepares desk and library facilities for operation, and performs closing procedures during evening and Saturday shifts.
• Provides service at the Front Desk assists patrons of all ages as assigned, including one-on-one technology assistance and training for the public, with printers, copy and fax machine, use of the internet, word processing, and other commonly used software on both library and personal devices.
• Possesses the ability to use required library equipment, including multi-media/AV equipment.
• Participates in library staff meetings and other committees as appropriate.
• May prepare newsletters, booklists or flyers.
• May select materials within a budget and performs collection maintenance for assigned areas.
• May be asked to plan and lead programs for adults (book discussions, etc)
• May participate in preservation and related activities to ensure access to Portland historical materials.

Skills

Reader’s Advisory

Computer skills

Organizational abilities

Driver’s license

Dexterity

Visual acuity

Education

MLS (Master of Library Science)

Job description

Pay: $30.38 to $35.14 (starts at base pay)

Weekly Hours: Up to 14 hours weekly (Mon-Sat), primarily for evening and Saturday public service, including two evenings per week; Tuesdays & Thursdays (5-8pm) & three Saturdays per month (9am-3pm). Additional shifts/hours may be available for special programs or public service coverage needs.

Benefits: Limited benefits – Paid Sick Leave (PA 11-52), Union Floating Holiday; MEUI Library Unit union

Qualifications: MLS, experience with Reader’s Advisory desirable; demonstrated computer skills; organizational abilities; must have valid driver’s license, physical dexterity and visual acuity.

Example of Duties:

• Acts as the “Person-In-Charge” of the library on evenings and Saturdays as assigned; prepares desk and library facilities for operation, and performs closing procedures during evening and Saturday shifts.
• Provides service at the Front Desk assists patrons of all ages as assigned, including one-on-one technology assistance and training for the public, with printers, copy and fax machine, use of the internet, word processing, and other commonly used software on both library and personal devices.
• Possesses the ability to use required library equipment, including multi-media/AV equipment.
• Participates in library staff meetings and other committees as appropriate.
• May prepare newsletters, booklists or flyers.
• May select materials within a budget and performs collection maintenance for assigned areas.
• May be asked to plan and lead programs for adults (book discussions, etc)
• May participate in preservation and related activities to ensure access to Portland historical materials.