Library Assistant at the Cranford Public Library

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 2,193,139 - 2,755,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off package

Job summary

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group is hiring a part-time Library Assistant for the Cranford Public Library. Responsibilities include assisting patrons, managing circulation tasks, and supporting the collection. The ideal candidate will have customer service experience, a high school diploma, and strong organizational skills.

Work hours include various shifts throughout the week, with a starting wage of $15.92 per hour and a generous paid time off package. Please apply with your resume and cover letter to Kathryn Cannarozzi.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a public library environment including circulation and customer service.
• Ability to interact effectively with library patrons.
• Familiarity with books and audio-visual materials.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons at the Circulation Desk.
• Check materials in and out.
• Shelve materials and tidy shelves.

Skills

Customer service

Technology skills

Organization

Teamwork

Bilingual abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Library Assistant at the Cranford Public Library

JOB POSTING – LIBRARY ASSISTANT – CIRCULATION

The Cranford Public Library is seeking warm, friendly people with good humor and patience to apply for the title of Library Assistant to work in the Circulation Department, a part‑time position. Under general supervision of the Head of Access Services, the Library Assistant provides a variety of library services to patrons of all ages, assists with maintaining and updating the collection, and performs related work as required. This position will also be cross‑trained in the Children’s Department to assist with leave coverage.

The work week is a minimum of 12 hours, including daytime shifts (9‑1 or 1‑5), at least one evening (5‑9) per week, and an average of one Saturday (9‑5, except summer Saturdays, which are 9‑2) and one Sunday (11:30‑4, closed in the summer) per month.

We are especially seeking individuals (we are filling more than one position) with availability for shifts including: Monday afternoons/evenings (1‑5, 5‑9), Tuesday evenings (5‑9), Wednesday mornings/afternoons (9‑1, 1‑5), and Thursday afternoons/evenings (1‑5, 5‑9). The successful candidate should also have some availability to cover additional shifts due to call‑outs or vacation leave.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

These are examples of work required:

• Greet patrons at the Circulation Desk.
• Answer the phone and refer calls to the appropriate extension.
• Check materials in and out.
• Place requests for materials.
• Register patrons and assist with online registration.
• Collect payment for lost items, postage stamps, used books, Friends of the Cranford Public Library membership.
• Prepare interlibrary loan items for shipping.
• Shelve materials, tidy shelves, and put materials in correct call number and alphabetical order.
• Perform additional related tasks as requested by the supervisor or administrative staff.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

At least one year of experience working in a public library environment, including circulation and customer service responsibilities, preferred.

EDUCATION

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Some college preferred.

SKILLS

• Ability to interact with library patrons successfully, and to foster positive interactions.
• Strong customer service and technology skills, creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Familiarity with books and audio‑visual materials.
• Ability to organize library materials in alphabetical order, and by the library’s classification system (Dewey Decimal).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, to demonstrate teamwork skills and work both independently and as part of a larger group.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the individual requests a reasonable accommodation, but none can be granted without imposing an undue hardship on the Library, such persons may be deemed not qualified for the position.

Must maintain consistent, regular attendance. Employees must comply with the "New Jersey First Act".

TO APPLY

The starting hourly wage is $15.92. This is a part‑time position which includes a generous paid time off package.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Kathryn Cannarozzi, Library Director, at [e-mail] with “Library Assistant” in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled. The Cranford Public Library is an ADA compliant/EOE employer.

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