Library Aide (P/T) - Canterbury Public Library

Library Aide (P/T) - Canterbury Public Library seeks a friendly, customer-focused library aide for approximately fifteen hours a week. Duties include, but are not limited to, general circulation, shelving, and patron assistance. Schedule includes one Saturday a month, and 2-3 evenings a week. One-year of library experience preferred. Wage $9.00/hour, no benefits. Applications may be obtained at the library 1 Municipal Drive Canterbury, CT 06331 between 10:00-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday; Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Cover letter and resume with three references accepted by postal mail and email no later than 5:00 PM on November 21, 2013. Position begins December 1, 2013. EOE.

Library Assistant - Guilford Smith Memorial Library, South Windham

Library Assistant - Guilford Smith Memorial Library in South Windham is seeking a tech savvy Library Assistant for Tuesdays 1-8PM, Fridays 2-6PM and one rotating Saturday a month from 10AM to 2PM. The successful candidate must be familiar with social media, comfortable with mobile devices, have strong customer service skills, creativity, and enthusiasm. Job duties include providing reference help and reader’s advisory guidance to patrons, providing instruction in use of online catalog and the internet, plus other related duties. May be frequently called upon to assist with Teen Services as well. No library experience necessary. $10/hour. Please send cover letter and resume to aseal@biblio.org.

Public Services Librarian, Access Services/Reference/Instruction - Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic

Public Services Librarian, Access Services/Reference/Instruction - Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic. Assistant or Associate Librarian’s rank. Responsibilities: As part of the library’s public services division reporting to the Head of Public Services, the incumbent in this position supports the primary service desk functions of the Access Services Dept. ensuring that Access Services is appropriately staffed all the hours that the library is open, including evenings and weekends. The incumbent will supervise student and support staff and will act as evening supervisor, as needed. He/she will participate in the development, promotion and delivery of resources, services and programs that enhance library support for the university’s instructional and research missions in conjunction with the library staff as a whole. Specific Responsibilities and Abilities: 1. Assist the Head of Public Services in the management of all Access Services functions including circulation, reserves and interlibrary loan, serving as back-up support for all functions as needed. Recommend policies, procedures, services and enhancements in Access Services and participate in the delivery of those services. Communicates and enforces library policies and procedures. 2. Supervise, train, and evaluate regular staff assigned to Access Services under the direction of the Head of Public Services. 3. Coordinate hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of student assistants assigned to Access Services. 4. Provide unscheduled support for Access Services as need dictates, including nights and weekends. 5. Keep statistics describing the use of access services, and assist library administration in the preparation of various reports requiring those statistics. 6. Provide reference desk and/or circulation desk service a minimum of 6-12 hours per week. 7. Provide general user education/information literacy instruction and serve as a liaison to one or more academic department(s) for purposes of collection/resource development and specialized user education/information literacy instruction. 8. Provide outreach and support for evolving University strategic initiatives related to retention and student success collaborating with the Academic Services Center as requested and appropriate. 9. Work collegially and effectively with the library’s professional and support staff as part of the library team. 10. Keep abreast of current trends in policy, practices, and technologies as they pertain to public services, information literacy, interlibrary loan, document delivery, and professional librarianship in general. 11. Participate in library and university activities as well as engage in scholarly and professional service activities for tenure and promotion. 12. Work well with a culturally diverse client population. 13. Perform other duties as assigned based on fluctuating library needs, including night/weekend work. Qualifications: Required: ALA accredited Master’s degree or its equivalent; experience with an integrated library system; knowledge of and experience with electronic information resources and current information technology; the ability to work with library staff, university faculty members, students and people from the local community cordially and effectively; excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong service orientation. Desired: College/research library experience including professional experience; supervisory experience; experience providing reference/information services; training or experience in creating instructional materials and delivering information literacy instruction; training or experience in collection development; training or experience with web and mobile applications to support library outreach; experience in interlibrary loan specifically using OCLC interlibrary loan, ILLiad and Odyssey; an additional advanced degree in a subject area, especially in sciences or social sciences. To Apply: send letter of application, resume, and three recent signed letters of reference to: Patricia S. Banach, Director of Library Services (banachp@easternct.edu) , J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Screening begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. Eastern Connecticut State University is an AA/EEO employer. Women, members of protected classes, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Library Assistant - Scotland Public Library

Library Assistant - The Scotland Public Library seeks a part-time library assistant for afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Under the direction of the Library Director, duties include: charge items in and out, answer telephone, assist patrons with library resources, patron registration and inquiries, and other duties as assigned. Excellent customer service and computer skills are essential. High school diploma and 1-2 years library experience required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Please email cover letter and resume to maryg@scotlandpubliclibrary.org or mail to: Scotland Public Library, P.O. Box 286, Scotland, CT 06264. The Town of Scotland, CT is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Part-time Library Assistant I - Babcock Library, Ashford

Part-time Library Assistant I - Babcock Library in Ashford, CT is seeking a Library Assistant I to work 19 hours every 2 weeks. Hours will include working every other Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: working directly with patrons; operating computers for all circulation functions, simple data inputting, internet searches and to assist patrons with basic computer questions; processing new materials; preparing overdue notices and contacting patrons with overdue materials; contacting patrons with reserved items; performing other duties as assigned. Ability to be flexible and assume other duties and occasionally other hours are very important. Ability to work well as part of a team is vital. Qualifications: High school diploma; ability to work well and patiently with the public; good communications skills; experience with and knowledge of basic computer programs and operations; ability and willingness to follow detailed instructions. Experience working as a paid employee in a library preferred. Hourly wage $10. Vacation, personal leave, sick leave and paid holidays. Schedule: Wednesdays 10-3, every other Friday 2-6, every other Saturday 9-2. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION EXTENDED. Send cover letter, resume and names and contact information of 3 work-related references by 6 pm Friday September 13, 2013 to: Virginia Moses, Director, Babcock Library, 25 Pompey Hollow Road, Ashford, CT 06278; gmoses@babcocklibrary.org. No phone calls please.

Reference and Instruction Librarian - Quinbaug Valley Community College, Danielson

Reference and Instruction Librarian - Quinbaug Valley Community College, Danielson, seeks an innovative and student-oriented librarian to join a team-oriented, teaching library. The position requires the ability to work one evening per week, teach evening classes as required, and travel to the College’s Willimantic instructional location as scheduled. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution and a strong commitment to public services, including one or more years of related experience in an academic or public library; and a demonstrated passion for teaching information literacy skills to individuals and classes. It is strongly preferred that candidates have a demonstrated ability to create digital resources; experience with developing and administrating learning assessment tools; effective interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills; experience leading or supervising others; the ability to work independently and as part of a team and work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members; and enthusiasm for tackling all aspects of the job description with creativity and flexibility. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the Library Director, the candidate performs a broad range of professional library services, including information literacy instruction; reference services; technical services, and collection development. Minimum Salary: Approximate annual $59,471, plus State of CT benefits. Application Deadline: September 4, 2013. Application Procedure: Submit a completed Community College Employment Application, a current résumé, cover letter and unofficial transcript(s) to: Jennifer Hyatt, Human Resources Assistant, Quinebaug Valley Community College, 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239 or email to Jhyatt@qvcc.commnet.edu. QVCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Library Assistant - Pomfret Public Library

Library Assistant  - Pomfret Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant to manage patron and circulation services. The successful candidate should be able to meet the public courteously and perform a wide variety of library tasks. Average of 16 hrs per week; $15.00/hr, includes alternate Saturdays. Qualifications: computer literacy and library work experience required; knowledge of Auto-graphics Verso system preferred. See full description at pomfretlibrary.org. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to the library director, librarian@pomfretlibrary.org by August 2, 2013.