Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Role and Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Library Director, performs a variety of routine nonprofessional library tasks; does other related duties as required:

• Answers constituent inquiries pertaining to physical location of library material, library hours, offices and personnel, and availability and reserve of popular or new publications.
• Reviews library membership applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification, and records changes of such information.
• Lists overdue library material from card files and completes overdue notices for notifying patrons.
• Locates required publications primarily based on call number.
• Performs searches for publications in immediate vicinity of its proper location.
• Checks shelves to ensure materials are filed properly. Prepares library materials for circulation.
• Clips articles from newspapers/periodicals and arranges clippings in suitable form according to topical subject matter as directed.

Qualifications and Requirements: Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

Bilingual preferred: Applicants may be required to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish, French, and/or Creole.

Preferred Skills:

• Charging/renewing/discharging materials in an automated system
• Entering and updating library cards in an automated system
• Handling issues with overdues and other account information
• Handling money through accepting fees
• Handling incoming and pulling expired holds
• Answering the phone and responding directional questions
• Prioritizing Customer Service
• Handling special projects as assigned by the Department Head
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Shelving library material

Ability to: comprehend and carry out oral and written directions/instructions; communicate courteously and clearly with patrons and staff; learn routine operations of computer equipment.

Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week. Must be able to work three nights per week (3pm - 8pm) / Afternoons (12pm - 5pm) and two Saturdays per month (10 am - 2pm).

Physical Requirements: The ability to stand, sit, walk and stoop in provision of library services.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees must comply with the "New Jersey First Act."

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person