Part Time Library Assistant

Westonct; Weston (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Weston Public Library in Weston, CT is seeking two friendly, reliable Part-Time Library Assistants to join the team. These non-union, non-exempt roles involve assisting patrons, shelving, and clerical duties in a community-focused library environment.

Hours: Mon & Tue 2pm-6pm; Fri 1pm-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm. Starting pay is $19.50 per hour with no benefits. Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to complete the overall responsibilities listed above.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons in locating and using library materials and equipment.
• Circulating books and other library materials using manual and/or automated systems.
• Cleans and/or re-houses various types of library material.
• Files various types of library material.
• Inspects materials for damage.
• Performs a wide variety of basic routine clerical duties in facilitating library services.
• Performs stack maintenance activities including sorting, shelving and shifting of material.
• Performs catalog maintenance activities such as filing, transferring, updating, revising and withdrawing cards/files.
• Photocopies as instructed.
• Prepares library materials for issuance to patrons or other addresses.
• Pulls material from shelves.
• Retrieves bibliographic information from automated library systems for circulation, interlibrary loan or copy cataloging purposes.
• Sorts, stacks, shifts and shelves books, periodicals and other library materials.
• May process interlibrary loan requests by filling those received from other libraries and/or searching for and requesting materials from other libraries.
• May instruct and supervise students and others in performance of library activities.
• May check in books and other library materials

Skills

Customer service

Patience

Public interaction

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Part-Time Library Assistant – Town of Weston

The Weston Public Library is seeking two friendly and reliable Part-Time Library Assistants to join our team. These non-union, non-exempt positions are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with the public in a supportive and community-centered environment.

Hours of Work: Monday & Tuesdays 2pm-6pm; Fridays 1pm – 5pm; Saturdays 10am – 4pm

Overall Responsibilities Include:

• Assists patrons in locating and using library materials and equipment;


• Circulating books and other library materials using manual and/or automated systems;


• Cleans and/or re-houses various types of library material;


• Files various types of library material;


• Inspects materials for damage;


• Performs a wide variety of basic routine clerical duties in facilitating library services;


• Performs stack maintenance activities including sorting, shelving and shifting of material;


• Performs catalog maintenance activities such as filing, transferring, updating, revising and withdrawing cards/files;


• Photocopies as instructed;


• Prepares library materials for issuance to patrons or other addresses;


• Pulls material from shelves;


• Retrieves bibliographic information from automated library systems for circulation, interlibrary loan or copy cataloging purposes;


• Sorts, stacks, shifts and shelves books, periodicals and other library materials;


• May process interlibrary loan requests by filling those received from other libraries and/or searching for and requesting materials from other libraries;


• May instruct and supervise students and others in performance of library activities;


• May check in books and other library materials

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to complete the overall responsibilities listed above.

Starting Salary: Promotional Rate is $19.50 per hour with no benefits.

The Town of Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.