Pt Library Assistant

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Circulation Team, provide friendly, enthusiastic customer service
• Assists in operation of circulation services and carries out various clerical tasks including checking materials in/out, issuing library cards, collecting and resolving fines and fees, shelving material
• Actively promotes available library services
• Responds professionally to simultaneous demands in very busy library environment
• Represents Fairfield Public Library in a positive and professional manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Ability to perform in a courteous and professional manner at all times with excellent customer service skills
• Ability to stand at a circulation desk, push a cart full of books weighing up to 70 pounds, as well as bend and lift boxes of library materials weighing up to 35 pounds
• Display an interest and knowledge of reader’s services
• Must have a working knowledge of library principles and practices
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of readers’ services
• Ability to use good judgement and discretion interacting with staff and the public

• Bachelor s Degree or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Experience with Koha is a plus.

• Hours fluctuate based on operational and seasonal needs; must have availability to work evenings and weekends as needed

• $18.50 per hour

• Non-Bargaining Unit, Part-Time position; 19.5 hours or less

THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Town of Fairfield to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.