Circulation/Technical Services Assistant - Part-Time

Town of Trumbull•Trumbull, CT

About The Position

This part-time position works 19 hours per week and performs circulation and technical services support in a library. The assistant handles circulation transactions, responds to public inquiries, helps users locate materials, prepares and shelves library materials, and performs basic reference work or refers requests to the librarian in charge. Depending on assignment, the assistant may support youth department activities, including class visits and children's programs, or help prepare meeting rooms for events. Meeting-room support may include using audio/visual equipment, arranging and clearing chairs and tables, assisting presenters and participants, and cleaning and maintaining the rooms after events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of work or volunteer experience in a library, educational, or customer service-related field.
Ability to bend and stretch to reach materials on very low and very high shelves.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
Ability to push a full cart of books or other library materials.
Ability to stand for up to eight hours per shift.
Ability to operate various types of library equipment.
Familiarity with PC technology, word processing, and email.
Must pass a drug test and physical examination attesting to the ability to perform the duties.
Must be a U.S. citizen or present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform circulation desk duties using the computerized system, including checking materials in and out, renewing items, and reserving materials.
Collect fines and fees and make correct change.
Issue new library cards and update existing cards.
Empty book drops and check in returned materials.
Answer phones, respond to inquiries, and route calls as needed.
Help users locate materials through the OPAC or interlibrary loan (ILL).
Delete items from the library catalog.
Prepare materials for circulation, including labeling and covering them.
Shelve materials.
Perform basic reference work or refer requests to the librarian in charge when appropriate.
When assigned to the Youth Department, assist with class visits; present story times under a professional librarian's direction when scheduled; and help prepare children's programs, crafts, and displays.
When assigned to Technical Services, assist with preparing meeting rooms for events and programs under the direction of a professional librarian or event coordinator; use audio/visual equipment; set up and break down chairs and tables; meet presenters and performers; direct participants; and clean and maintain meeting rooms after events.