OPEN POSITIONS

Library Assistant – Part Time

The Stonington Free Library is growing and seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. The current opening is a part-time position, one to two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $15.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Delivery of excellent customer service to all ages
• Assist patrons in person, by email and over the phone
• Introduce patrons to all library services, collections and technology
• Provide reference services and reader’s advisory 
• Issue library cards 
• Check materials in and out
• Help manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returns
• Provide copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistance 

Successful candidates must be team players with strong technology skills, positive attitudes, enjoy working with the public, self-motivated, reliable, flexible and able to multi-task. High school diploma and technology skills required. Prior library experience, college degree and familiarity with library technology are a plus. 

Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to search@stoningtonfreelibrary.org by September 12, 2021.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES