PT Library Assistant at Danbury Library

METRO | 599; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local library in Danbury is seeking a Part-time Library Assistant to support library services, assist patrons, and help with programming events. This role requires strong customer service skills, a high school diploma, and at least one year of experience in a library or public service setting. The candidate will work on a flexible schedule during the week and on Saturdays, contributing to community outreach and library activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a library or public service setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Clerical experience with good attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate well with library staff and patrons.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with library resources and services.
• Support programming staff with event setups and breakdown.
• Attend off-site outreach events to promote library services.
• Assist with library reading campaigns and craft preparation.
• Assist with execution of reading campaigns, including decorations and setup/breakdown scheduling.
• Provide services to the public at various service desks.
• Assist with craft preparation for library programs.
• Assist librarians with weeding and other special projects.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Attention to detail

Reliability

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

The Part-time Library Assistant supports library services by assisting patrons in the use of library resources, assisting staff with programming and off-site outreach, and performing basic clerical duties as assigned. The Library Assistant should possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse population.

• Provides hands-on assistance to programming staff by helping with room setup, breakdown, and attendance taking.
• Assists with publishing events to the library webpage, and sharing content to social media during programs and outreach events.
• Attends off-site outreach events in the community and assists library staff by providing excellent customer service and promotion of library services and programs. Candidate should have a reliable form of transportation to attend community events during shift.
• Assists with the execution of library reading campaigns – physical space preparations like decorations and keeping track of setup and breakdown schedule.
• Provide services to the public at various service desks
• Assists with craft preparation for library programs.
• Assists librarians with weeding items from the collection, and other special projects.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a library or public service setting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Clerical experience with good attention to detail
• The ability to work and communicate well with library staff and patrons in a diverse community

Work schedule will be during the week either 10AM-3PM or 3PM-8PM and Saturdays 10AM-2PM.

Application Information

Application Submission:

Qualified applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. This position will remain open until filled. EEO/M/F/D/V

Important Note: Paper applications will not be accepted.

The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions, false, misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application.

Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at [phone] or [e-mail] if you need assistance or if you have any general questions.

The City of Danbury will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, or disability, except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.

We encourage African Americans, women, Hispanics, and other minorities who meet the minimum qualifications to apply. EEO/M/F/D/V