Library Assistant - Adult Circulation - Bernards Township Library

Bernards Township Library; Bernards Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bernards Township Library is seeking a Library Assistant to join our team. Under the direction of the Supervising Librarian, this 17-hour/week role covers varied clerical duties and customer service.

Shifts include weekday evenings and weekends every four weeks; candidates should enjoy reading and helping patrons explore library resources while maintaining shelves and assisting with programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with library experience or coursework.
• Customer service and clerical skills desirable; interest in reading and books.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out materials, renewals, holds, fees, patron registrations in the library system.
• Assist the public with resources and equipment (photocopying, scanning).
• Answer questions about holdings, policies and programs.
• Assist with program sign-ups and readers' advisory.
• Maintain shelves and organize materials.
• Perform opening/closing procedures.
• Handle incoming mail, donations, overdue notices, and handouts.
• Shelve materials as returned and process new materials as needed.

Skills

Library terminology

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Bilingual (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervising Librarian, the Library Assistant performs a variety of general library clerical duties. This is a 17-hour/week position. Monday 9am-2pm, Tuesday 9am-1pm, Wednesday 9am-1pm, Thursday 5-9pm, and one Saturday and one Sunday every four weeks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Checks-in, checks-out, places hold requests, renews Library materials, collects fees, registers new patrons, and other workflows on the library's automated system.
• Assists public in use of Library resources and equipment such as photocopy machines, scanning, etc.
• Answers questions on Library holdings, policies and procedures.
• Answers questions on Library programs and sign-ups for programs as requested.
• Checks and maintains shelves to ensure correct order.
• Fills requests for Library material.
• Completes opening and closing procedures.
• Assists patrons in the selection of materials (readers' advisory).
• Available to work at least one evening each week and at least every fourth weekend.
• Shelves regular Library materials as the materials are returned; Shelves new Library material as needed.
• May manage one or more additional regular tasks as described below or comparable responsibility as assigned:
• Processes and distributes incoming mail including newspapers.
• Sorts and distributes donated materials.
• Handles overdue notices in accordance with Library policy.
• Photocopies, folds and cuts the supply of Library handouts, forms, flyers and welcome packets.
• Cleans and repairs discs (DVDs, music CDs, audio book CDs, electronic game discs).
• Proofreads and corrects patron registration records.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of Library and clerical terminology and Library procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and complete ease in use of computers.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to stimulate and encourage participation in reading and other Library activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret regulations, policies and procedures of the Library.
• Strength to lift 30 pounds and maneuver 50-pound book carts.
• Ability to retrieve Library materials from both low and high-level shelving.
• Ability to read, write, spell, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
• Fluency in another language is a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education:

High school graduation or equivalency along with previous library experience or some college or library courses.

Experience:

Demonstrated customer service and clerical skills is desirable. Interest in and passion for reading and knowledge of current and popular books, ebooks, movies, etc. is required.