Part Time Library Assistant

The Weston Public Library is seeking two friendly and reliable Part-Time Library Assistants to join our team. These non-union, non-exempt positions are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with the public in a supportive and community-centered environment.

Hours of Work: Tuesdays, 2-6pm;
Wednesdays, 3-7pm;
Fridays, 10-1am

Overall

Responsibilities Include:

• Assists patrons in locating and using library materials and equipment;
• Circulating books and other library materials using manual and/or automated systems;
• Cleans and/or re-houses various types of library material;
• Files various types of library material;
• Inspects materials for damage;
• Performs a wide variety of basic routine clerical duties in facilitating library services;
• Performs stack maintenance activities including sorting, shelving and shifting of material;
• Performs catalog maintenance activities such as filing, transferring, updating, revising and withdrawing cards/files;
• Photocopies as instructed;
• Prepares library materials for issuance to patrons or other addresses;
• Pulls material from shelves;
• Retrieves bibliographic information from automated library systems for circulation, interlibrary loan or copy cataloging purposes;
• Sorts, stacks, shifts and shelves books, periodicals and other library materials;
• May process interlibrary loan requests by filling those received from other libraries and/or searching for and requesting materials from other libraries;
• May instruct and supervise students and others in performance of library activities;
• May check in books and other library materials

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and any experience and training that could reasonably be expected to complete the overall responsibilities listed above.

Starting Salary: Promotional Rate is $19.50 per hour with no benefits.

The Town of Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.