Part time substitute – The Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, Connecticut seeks people with excellent customer service skills to fill the following openings: (3 vacancies)
Apply To: Town Manager, 200 Garfield Street, Newington, CT 06111
Apply By: October 8, 2026
Application materials to include:
- Application (available on the Town’s website or from the Town Manager’s Office) www.newingtonct.gov
- Cover letter and resume
Reference/Adult Information Desk – Library technician, part-time substitute – The Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, CT seeks an individual with excellent customer service skills to staff the adult information desk. 4-12 hours per week. Hours may include weekday, weeknight and weekend shifts. Availability to work as needed on short notice required. Familiarity with print and digital resources, computers and basic technology is a must. Responsibilities include finding information and reader’s advisory, providing technology help, and supporting staff projects. Experience with Polaris a plus. A BA/BS is required, MLS preferred.
Circulation Desk – Library technician, part-time substitute. The Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, CT seeks an individual with excellent customer service skills to work at the busy circulation desk. 4-12 hours per week. Hours may include weekday, weeknight and weekend shifts. Availability to work as needed on short notice and ability to stand for extended periods of time required. Familiarity with computers required. Experience with Polaris a plus. A BA/BS is required, MLS preferred. depending on qualifications.
Children’s Department – Library technician, part-time substitute. The Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, CT seeks an individual with excellent customer service skills who loves to work with children to work at the children’s information desk. 4-12 hours per week. Hours may include weekday, weeknight and weekend hours. Responsibilities include information assistance, light programming support and reader’s advisory to children, parents and teachers. Availability to work as needed on short notice required. Familiarity with computers required. Experience with Polaris and children’s literature a plus. A BA/BS is required, MLS preferred.
The Town of Newington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual preference, national origin or disability.