Job Title

Library Assistant

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Children's Librarian and the Head of Children's Services, shelves books and other materials; processes books (stamping, security, date due slips, spine labels and protective covers); maintains shelves in proper order and neatness; cleans books and CD's; organizes magazine collection; helps with closing procedures at closing time.

This is a part-time position (3 to 12 hours per week), one evening per week plus a weekend rotation including Saturday and Sunday. There are (6) positions available.

Position Description and Job Functions

Essential Duties:

• Shelves library materials.
• Processes materials and follows established procedures.
• Helps maintain order in the library.

Additional Job Functions:

• Helps at the Circulation Desk, charging and discharging only.
• Assists patrons with loading and unloading computer games.
• Helps maintain order in the play area.
• Answers directional questions.
• Helps with special projects as needs arise.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has skills and knowledge generally acquired through the first two years of high school.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with both children and adults, in person and over the telephone.
• Understand the Dewey Decimal system.

Conditions and Qualifications

Required Physical and Mental Effort and Environmental Conditions:

• Ability to move throughout the Library and other Town sites.
• Ability to get into and out of an automobile.
• Ability to read fine print materials.
• Ability to lift books and other materials, weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, from shelves ranging from 1' to 8' from the floor and return them to their proper place(s).
• Ability to work in office and public setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
• Ability to sit at a desk or stand and work continuously for extended periods of time.
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment in excess of 25 pounds.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Skills and knowledge would generally be acquired through some high school courses.
• Need to be energetic and detail oriented.

There are no benefits associated with this position.

Employer

Town of Simsbury

Address

933 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, Connecticut, 06070

Phone

(860) 658-3291

Website

http://www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs