What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reference Librarian Part-Time position at Town of Avon?
To Apply for This Position: An Employment Application is available on the Job Opportunities page of the Town website www.avonct.gov. Applications may be emailed to ggrube@avonctlibrary.info or mailed to: 281 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001. Applications must be received by 4:00 pm on the closing date. Successful candidate must pass a written exam and/or interview, drug testing, and background check prior to employment. See the accompanying job description for additional information.
Summary: Serves to connect the community to ideas, information, emerging technologies, culture and each other by using the library’s collections, electronic resources and public space. The Librarian provides reference assistance, technological instruction, varied programs and works to promote readership in the library community.
Examples of Duties:
- Performs basic searches and instructs the public, individually or in small groups, in the use of the library online catalogs, historical and genealogical references, Internet, electronic databases, computers, software and equipment. Plans and leads programs, including book discussions.
- Compiles statistics for reports and participates in the development and maintenance of the library collections.
- Reviews professional publications and other sources for recommendation of selection of materials. Creates displays to promote the collections. Participates in weeding the collection periodically. Participates in the development, evaluation and maintenance of the reference collection and electronic databases and assists in the selection process.
- Works with public and local organizations to acquaint them with the library. Contributes content for the library website and social media. Provides backup assistance in other library areas as necessary.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science and two years of experience in library work. Working knowledge of library principles and practices. Knowledge of computer applications, Internet, social networking media, e-books and electronic resources related to the library. A valid Driver’s License is required.
EEO/AA
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.64 - $45.88 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $46
