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Watertown Public Schools

Elementary Library Clerk

Watertown, CT · On-site

$14.25 - $18.50/hr

ELEMENTARY/Elementary Library Clerk Date Posted: 6/1/2026 Location: Elementary Schools Date Available: 08/24/2026 Closing Date: 06/22/2026 Elementary Library Clerk Position Title: Elementary Library ...

City of New Haven

Library Aide

New Haven, CT · On-site

$18/hr

Our Library IS community. Click on the owl to learn more about the New Haven Free Public Library PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is a paraprofessional position that involves clerical, materials processing ...

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To thrive as a Librarian, you typically need a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS), strong research skills, and organizational abilities. Familiarity with library management systems, digital archives, and cataloguing tools like MARC or Dewey Decimal Classification is essential. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills help librarians engage diverse patrons and collaborate with colleagues. These competencies ensure effective resource management, support lifelong learning, and enhance community access to information.

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Library workers assist patrons in finding and borrowing materials, organize and maintain collections, and help with research and technology use. They may also plan educational programs, manage digital resources, and support community events. The specific duties depend on the role, such as librarian, library assistant, or technician, but all focus on making information accessible to the public.

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Library Paraprofessional

Library Paraprofessional

Plainville Community Schools

Plainville, CT

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff (Paraprofessional)/Library Media Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
3/1/2026
Location:
Plainville High School
Library Paraprofessional (Start of the 2026-2027 School Year)
PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Plainville Community Schools has an opening for a Library Paraprofessional at Plainville High School. This position will begin at the start of the 2026 - 2027 school year. This is a school year position with a working schedule from 7:00 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. with a half hour unpaid lunch. Candidates must be reliable, flexible and have a positive attitude. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Facilitating a productive learning environment in the Library Learning Commons by monitoring student behavior and enforcing library expectations
  • Managing student daily attendance through PowerSchool
  • Using Library Management System (Follett Destiny) for book check outs and returns
  • Shelving books andMain maintaining shelf organization
  • Working with students to find resources
  • Managing loaner chromebooks
  • Execute processing of new library materials including inputting necessary information in Follett Destiny and proper book labeling
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of library
  • Conduct routine inventory audits
  • Assist Library Media Specialist with clerical tasks

Library and/or paraprofessional experience is preferred. Hourly rate of pay can be found in the bargaining contract located at www.plainvilleschools.org.
Application Procedure:
Complete our online application accessed through www.plainvilleschools.org and attach cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, certification (or proof of eligibility). All documents must be attached using the online application system.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: A letter of interest and internal application are required which can be accessed through www.plainvilleschools.org. Click "Employment Opportunities" and then the "Internal Applicants Only" section. Please check off the specific position for which you are applying. Please make sure to "check" the box indicating that you are currently an employee (on page 1 of the internal application). A resume, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts and certification are only required to be attached to your application if they are not already on file. Please attach new documentation to update your application.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Plainville Board of Education that no persons shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or veteran status. Any complaint should be brought to the attention of the building principal or the Title IX Coordinator, Mr. David Levenduski, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, (860) 793-3210

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