Library Technical Assistant (Part-time 15 hours/week) - Perrot Memorial Library

Job Title

Library Assistant

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides customer service to patrons at assigned public service desks.
• Assists patrons with locating and using library resources in a variety of formats including but not limited to digital collections and databases.
• Assists in the circulation of library materials.
• Creates and maintains patron accounts.
• Assists librarians with maintaining records and producing reports in automated library systems and performs other collection management duties as assigned.
• Assists librarians in the acquisition and cataloging of library materials as needed.
• Assists patrons with the use of computers, mobile devices, printers, copiers, scanners, and other technologies.
• Assists with the opening and closing of the library.
• Supports Town policies and philosophies.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Some evening and weekend/alternative hours are required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: High School Diploma and two (2) years of college level courses in library science, computer science, or related field plus two (2) years of experience in a library with heavy computer utilization. Qualifications: Proven technology skills including demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to work effectively with a variety of industry-specific software. Demonstrated knowledge of customer service best practices. Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and effectively with library patrons and work collaboratively with other staff members. Proven ability to learn job tasks, new technology and software in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Supplemental Information

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the recruitment, or any part thereof. All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position. The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.