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Job Opening: Part-time: Library Assistant - 22.5 hours per week
Be part of our team and enjoy fulfilling work helping to serve our community with essential library services!
The Oliver Wolcott Library is seeking a part-time library assistant with excellent customer service skills to work the public service desk, moderate our Monday Scholars, provide book request services for book clubs and Inter-library loan, and assist with other library duties. We are seeking someone who is able to work independently and as part of a professional team. The Oliver Wolcott Library has high standards of service and a dedication to excellence, and seeks that in all of our staff.
The Oliver Wolcott Library is located in historic and beautiful Litchfield, Connecticut. It is a highly engaged, educated community. This year, we ranked #1 in adult circulation per capita! The Oliver Wolcott Library is a positive, supportive work environment. We are innovative, dynamic and vibrant library. We are well-loved in our community and have an excellent team of staff, board trustees, volunteers, and patrons. For more information about the library, visit our website at www.owlibrary.org
Hours: Mondays 9 to 5, Tuesdays 9 to 5, and Thursdays 9 to 5
Rate: $15 an hour. No benefits.
Qualifications include:
• High School diploma required.
• Prior work in a library is a plus but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills to work the public service desk
• Excellent computer skills and general technological skills
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to represent the library and moderate discussion for our Monday Scholars series.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team
• Demonstrated ability for accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent understanding of numerical and alphabetical ordering
• The ability to fill-in for other shifts when needed will be an important consideration
Send letter of interest and resume to: [email protected]
Position is open until filled. Priority given to candidates who apply by April 9.