Join our team at Brownell Library in Essex Junction as a Library Substitute! Help connect our community with resources, information, and exceptional service while working in a friendly, welcoming, and dynamic environment.

Essential Functions

• Work directly with patrons, checking library materials in and out on the computer, renewing items, and placing and filling hold requests.
• Prepare items for shelving and keep materials in order.
• Register new patrons for library cards and add HomeCard patrons to the patron database.
• Follow procedures for opening or closing the library during morning or evening shifts.
• Help patrons find materials in the library and answer directional and basic reference questions.
• Assist patrons with the use of computer software and the Internet.
• Refer to programming calendars and staff updates to stay current on library events, and consult procedures manuals to help meet patrons' needs.
• Stay current in technologies required to perform work duties.
• Stay current on safety protocols in the library.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to communicate with other library staff about job duties, collections, patron needs, and scheduling.
• Ability to use basic office equipment such as phones, computers, and the Internet.
• Must be able to organize alphabetically and by number.
• Must be attentive to details.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to use discretion in managing confidential information.
• Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.

Rate of Pay

$16.18 per hour.

The City of Essex Junction is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. We strive to build a team that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. By embracing inclusivity in all aspects of our work, we enhance our ability to serve the community with innovation, responsiveness, and compassion, reflecting the vibrant diversity of the residents of Essex Junction.