Circulation​/Technical Services Assistant - Part-Time

Salary: $18.43 Hourly
Location : 33 Quality Street, Trumbull, CT
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 130- 26
Department: Libraries
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

All Part-Time Assistants' General Responsibilities and Tasks
Performs all circulation desk duties using computerized system.

• checks materials/in/out/renew

• reserves materials

• collects fines, fees, and makes correct change

• issues new library cards/updates cards

• empties and checks in book drops

Answers phones, responds to inquiries and routes calls as necessary.
Assists users locating materials through OPAC or ILL.
Deletes items from Library Catalog
Prepares materials for circulation including labeling, covering, etc.
Shelves materials
Performs basic reference work and/or refers requests to librarian in charge when appropriate.
Examples of Duties

Additional Responsibilities and Tasks for Assistants assigned to Youth Department:
Assists with class visits.
May present story times under the direction of a professional librarian when scheduled and assists librarians in the preparation of all children's programs, crafts and displays.

Additional Responsibilities and Tasks for Assistants assigned to Technical Services:
May assist with preparing meeting room spaces for events and programs under the direction of a professional librarian or the event coordinator, including the use of audio/visual equipment, setting up/breaking down chairs and tables, meeting presenters and performers, directing public participants inside the room, and cleaning and maintaining the meeting rooms after the events.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required with Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. One (1) year work or volunteer experience in library, educational or customer service related field.

Additional Requirements:
Ability to bend and stretch to reach materials on very low and very high shelves.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Ability to push full cart of books or other library materials.
Ability to stand for up to eight hours per shift.
Ability to operate various types of Library equipment.
Familiar with PC technology, word processing and e-mail.
Supplemental Information

OTHER REQUIRMENTS:
(PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICAITONS)
As an applicant for employment, you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As part of the employment process, including for determinations related to initial employment, the Town may obtain from a consumer reporting agency, a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on you as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Each applicant must successfully pass a drug test and a physical examination attesting to physical ability to perform the duties involved.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States or must present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.
EOE

• Part-time paid leave is given in accordance with state regulations.
• Pro-rated holiday pay:
  Applicable on days the Town Hall is closed for a holiday and the holiday falls on a day when the employee is regularly scheduled to work.
• Medical, dental, retirement benefits are not provided to this position.