Library Assistant, Circulation - Library

Visit Monmouth; Freehold (NJ); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Visit Monmouth is seeking a customer-focused Library Assistant to join our Circulation team across our library locations in New Jersey.

The role handles check-in/out, shelving, assisting patrons, and maintaining circulation records with the library's system. The position requires 25 hours per week with day, evening, and weekend shifts, on-site only, and some travel to branch locations.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills required.
• Proficiency with computers in a Windows environment.
• Ability to learn and use the library's computerized management system.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Check library materials in and out.
• Shelving and organizing materials.
• Assist patrons with basic inquiries.
• Maintain circulation records using the library's computerized management system.
• Prepare materials for circulation.
• Support library displays and programs.

Skills

Customer service

Windows proficiency

Learn library system

Organization & detail

Job description

We are seeking a customer-focused Library Assistant to join our Circulation team. This position plays a key role in delivering excellent service to patrons across our library locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Checking library materials in and out
• Shelving and organizing materials
• Assisting patrons with basic inquiries
• Maintaining circulation records using the library's computerized management system.
• Preparing materials for circulation
• Supporting library displays and programs

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills required
• Proficiency with computers in a Windows environment
• Ability to learn and use the library's computerized management system.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Schedule & Requirements:

• 25 hours per week
• Day, evening, and weekend hours required
• Schedule may vary; flexibility to cover last-minute changes needed
• Ability to travel to various library branch locations required

For a full job description, please visit: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/07469.htm

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.