Are you looking for a great place to work with co-workers who are kind, supportive, joyful, and committed to serving patrons of all ages in our community? Join our Borrowing Services team! The Avon Library is seeking two (2) Library Assistants to provide excellent customer service at our busy Circulation Desk. The ideal candidate will be friendly, detail-oriented, flexible, well-read and eager to ensure that our patrons have a positive library experience. Each position is 25 hours/week, including two nights, plus Saturdays in rotation. Current schedules are: Mon (9:30-5), Tue (1:30-8:30), Wed (9:30-3), Thu (2-8:30); and Mon (4-8:30), Tue (9:30-5), Wed (1:30-8:30), Thu (9:30-5). If you have a good sense of humor, enjoy interacting with the public, and know the secret to having fun while doing a good day’s work, this may be the job for you!
Status: Part-Time 25 hours per week. On-Site Position
Pay Range: $24.90 – $28.87
Starting Pay $24.90 Non Exempt Status
Closing Date: November 20, 2026
Summary:
Join our library team as a Library Assistant, where you will directly impact our community by sparking curiosity and providing welcoming service to patrons of all ages. In this role, you will handle the vital daily circulation operations. It is the perfect opportunity for an organized, community-minded individual looking to build a rewarding career in modern public service. Working under a Division Manager, you will help shape an inclusive, vibrant environment where every visitor feels supported.
Examples of Duties:
- Patron Services & Front-Desk Operations; Greet community members, issue library cards, check materials in and out, collect fees, handle phone inquiries, and routing patrons to appropriate departments.
- Technology & Equipment Support: Guide visitors in using computers, the library catalog, self-check machines, and digital tools like scanners, fax machines, and copiers while handling basic troubleshooting.
- Program & Promotional Assistance: Support after-school activities, youth and teen initiatives, and art studio sessions while preparing creative promotional materials like posters, newsletters, and exhibits.
- Collection & Materials Management: Shelve returned items, retrieve books from drops, manage hold lists, process books and materials for delivery in the interlibrary loan program, update library materials in library database, and perform basic book repairs.
- Safety & Cross-Departmental Support: Maintain a safe, welcoming, and orderly environment in public spaces, while cross-training to provide backup support in circulation, cataloging, reference, and youth services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Experience: One year of clerical or customer-facing experience.
- Technical Skills: Ability to learn specialized library software, navigate digital databases, and operate general office hardware (copiers, scanners, faxes).
- Licensure: Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and customer-facing entry experience that provides the required knowledge and skills will also be considered.
Visit https://www.avonct.gov/departments/human_resources/new_page.php to apply online or to download the required Town of Avon Application for Employment.
Closing Date: November 20, 2026
Please see the full job posting and job description for additional information.