Library Researcher jobs in East Hartford, CT

The Library currently seeks a Boundless Library Assistant. The Boundless Library Assistant provides welcoming
customer service to all customers in the Boundless @ Rawson Library, located inside Rawson School. This
position performs general library services to students and teachers during the school day and to the
community during the public hours in the afternoon. These services include circulation, issuing and receiving
books and other media, and general customer service in using library services and the use of the library
facility. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. This position is
year-round and does not follow the school calendar; the Library Assistant will be scheduled for up to 25
hours per week. Responsibilities include:

Greeting and Customer Service

• Greet and welcome customers, in person and on the phone; answers customer inquiries via email.

• Responds to questions and complaints related to library use and/or refers customers to supervisor for more

• Uses traditional library resources including the library website, library catalogue, booklists, ready reference

• Provides general/ready reference (ex. telephone numbers, addresses/maps, definitions, general information

• Assists with library programming as needed.

• Assists at other library locations as needed.

• Engages customers, with a focus on listening to and supporting their needs, anticipating and delivering high

Technical Assistance

• Assists customers in using the online catalog, Internet, library databases, website, and other electronic tools

• Assists customers in use of printers, fax/scan machines, and other commonly accessible technological

Shelving and Collection Maintenance

• Sorts and shelves books and other materials.

• Makes occasional updates or edits to collection records.

• Inspects books and other materials for damage.

• Prepares new library materials

• Helps maintain material displays

Processing of Customer Accounts and Circulation of Materials

• Assists students, teachers, and other customers in borrowing, renewing, placing holds and returning books

• Collects payment for overdue, damaged or lost books and materials, and applies payments according to

What we offer employees:

Hartford Public Library offers robust benefits you won’t find at other nonprofit organizations through a unique
partnership with the City of Hartford. This includes:

the staff-led DEI Road Map.

What we offer the community:

The Hartford Public Library is a national leader in redefining urban public libraries in the 21st century as
innovative, stimulating and engaging spaces where people can learn and discover, explore their passions and
find a rich array of resources that contribute to a full life. We are an integral part of the Hartford community
and offer programs for all our citizens. With 7 locations and robust outreach services, we are here for
Hartford. Our programs include:

• HPL Studios
• YOUmedia teen spaces
• Baby Grand Jazz, a free series of Jazz performances open to everyone
• Summer Learning
• Leap into Learning - Early Literacy
• Adult education classes and support
• Career Certification, GED
• Technology training and digital literacy
• Library of Things
• Robust print, electronic, audio and video collections · And so much more!
  

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Boundless Library
Assistant in the subject line of your email.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hartford Public Library strongly recommend sand encourages
all newly hired employees to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations have proven to be an effective measure in
preventing the spread of the virus and protecting individuals from severe illness. We are committed to
safeguarding our workplace and community. While COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended, they are not
required at this time.

Appointment Rate: $19.91

Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.