Abrar Admin

City of Norwalk, Connecticut

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 Description Of Work
 
 
 
 
 Position Definition:
 
 This position requires a creative and technology savvy team player who works under the direct supervision of the department Supervisor, but may also report to department librarians as directed by the Supervisor, to perform a variety of duties at the adult reference desk and in the history room, in addition to a variety of non-public duties that affect the quality of services provided to the public.
 
 
 
 Example Of Duties
 
 
 
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 Ability to work at a busy reference desk to answer basic reference questions.
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 Ability to successfully promote adult programs and conduct outreaches services.
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 Assists with programming for adults.
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 Assists with collection development and reader&rsquo;s advisory using indexes, bibliographies and other sources.
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 Assists the public in using the public computers to access the public catalog, Internet and databases.
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 Provides general technical support, self-service resources (photocopiers, printers, computers, software applications, online registration and placing holds on items).
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 Assists with simple maintenance and basic troubleshooting of: computers, printers, and photocopiers.
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 Assists with Adult Services flyers, press releases, emails, calendars, newsletters, and website.
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 Assist with community group tours, book clubs, and database, technology and 3D printer training classes.
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 Attend reference training and other educational programs as they become available.
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 Establishes priorities in performance of assigned duties and reports accomplished tasks to Supervisor.
 
 
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 Note:
 
 The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task and responsibility.
 
 
 
 Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
 
 
 
 Ability to acquire a working knowledge of professional library methods, reference resources and practices, regulations and procedures pertaining to library responsibilities; knowledge of books, authors and reader&rsquo;s interests; skill in understanding and using computer applications; skill in applying library research methods and practices; ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision; ability to communicate effectively in written and oral expression; ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner; knowledge of and experience with PCs, LANs and the Internet; maintains confidentiality of library users&rsquo; records; works in other areas of the library as necessary.
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 Two years post-secondary education is required. Applicant must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Package and interested in learning new technologies. Two years of work experience in a public library is a plus.
 
 
 
 Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information
 
 
 
 
 Hours:
 
 Up to 19.5 hrs/wk.
 
 
 
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 : Library
 
 
 
 Beginning pay rate:
 
 $19/hr
 
 
 The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer
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Adult Services Library Assistant (Part-Time)

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Adult Services Library Assistant (Part-Time)