Collection​/Children Services Assistant

Salary range: $44,062.20 - $52,543.40 ($24.21 - $28.87)

Location: Seymour Public Library

Department: Public Library

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Library Director performs specialized and or technical duties involved in the maintenance and use of the library collections. Also assists with children’s programming under the direction of the Head of Children’s Services. This position may be assigned a regular schedule of days, evenings and Saturdays as required.

• Receives shipments of adult and children’s materials and approves accuracy of packing lists.
• Enters materials new to library collections into the Bibliomation Global catalog.
• Removes withdrawn materials from the Bibliomation Global catalog and supervises amendments to library records and the marking of items as withdrawn.
• Responsible for filling requests through Bibliomation for materials held in the collection, preparing materials for loan to other libraries in the system and handling reservesreceived from other libraries in the system.
• Runs reports on library and circulation statistics
• Responsible for processing monthly overdue notices, checking notices against the collection to ensure items have not been returned. Notifies patrons by mail or email when items are overdue or lost.
• Responsible for changing the status of materials from “New” to general stacks in the global database.
• Responsible for processing materials preparation for circulation.
• Assists with library marketing of programs and events – which includes the creation of Flyers.
• Participates in the creation and management of content on the Library’s website as well as on the library’s social media platforms.
• Instructs patrons in the use of ebooks.
• Participates in the training of pages.
• Performs full array of duties at the circulation desk as required.
• Assists the Head of Children’s services when needed with children’s programming.
• May provide original programming under the direction of the Head of Children’s Services.
• In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, employee will be required to perform any other duties assigned by his or her supervisor.

• Knowledge of public library principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of cataloging and Dewey Decimal system.
• Must be digitally literate and be able to adjust and work with changing technologies as well. Familiarity with video game systems and gaming skills ideal.
• Ability to perform work that is moderately physically demanding. Standing for 2-3 hours at a time, obtaining books from shelving areas and returning them.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and on the telephone.
• Ability to speak with groups, providing instruction and directions.
• Motivation to continue to learn about library practices and resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, the public and officials of other agencies as well as enjoying working with children.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Library Science preferred. A combination of education and experience in a library setting may be accepted.
• Two years of experience working with children in a formal setting and experience working in a library that is a member of the Bibliomation Network is preferred.
• Seymour Town Hall
  1 First Street
  Seymour, CT 06483
  Phone:
  Monday – Thursday
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  Friday
  8:00 AM – 12:00 PM