General Duties
- Operate all functions of the circulation desk, i.e. lending and checking in books, recommending materials, and answering general reference questions
- Fulfill patron’s in-house and interlibrary loan requests
- Track requests, deliveries, and returns to and from other libraries
- Maintain records required by the State Library for reference interactions, interlibrary loans, e-book loans, and digital audio loans
- Assist patrons with computer use
- Provide fax and copier service
- Create displays to highlight library collections
- Assist with programming and community outreach
- Assist with cataloging and collection maintenance
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
- Customer service skills; tact, patience, and a respectful manner
- Computer skills, familiarity with library software, and the ability to learn new systems and procedures
- Must be well-read, conversant with literature
- Must have public library experience. A library degree is desirable, but not required.
This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week, paying 20 dollars an hour. Evening hours and occasional weekend hours are required.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references to search@bethlehemlibraryct.org. The position is open until filled.