Library Assistant - Part-time

Librarylinknj; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe Township Public Library in Williamstown, NJ is seeking a friendly, service‑oriented circulation desk assistant to provide excellent patron service, register borrowers, and handle day‑to‑day library transactions.

You will answer questions in person and by phone, assist with shelving and materials processing, and support collection maintenance while working a part‑time civil service schedule.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to alphabetize and organize materials.
• Ability to push/pull lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Register new borrowers and check library materials in/out.
• Handle cash transactions and follow cash handling procedures.
• Answer questions in person and by phone; provide information on services and events.
• Assist with shelving and materials processing; support collection maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Alphabetical organization

Job description

Free Public Library of Monroe Township | 713 Marsha Ave, Williamstown NJ 08094

ABOUT OUR LIBRARY

The Free Public Library of Monroe Township is a medium-sized municipal library located in Williamstown in Gloucester County. We are a member of the LOGIN consortium, a cooperative of 24 libraries that share infrastructure and resources. We offer a wide variety of programs and services year round to our patrons of all ages, and are dedicated to meeting the professional, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of our diverse community.

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented, and self-motivated individual to join our team. The individual in this position will work directly with the public at our circulation desk and will provide exemplary customer service to patrons of all ages and backgrounds by being empathetic, approachable, and helpful. Some examples of duties include:

• Register new borrowers for membership; check library materials in/out; handle cash transactions; follow opening/closing procedures.
• Answer questions in person and over the phone and provide information on library services, programming, and events.
• Assists with collection maintenance, shelving, and materials processing
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing. Ability to converse clearly, concisely, and courteously.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry 40lbs or less on a sporadic basis with or without accommodation.
  

SCHEDULE

Monday through Thursday: 2:30 - 6:30pm ; one Saturday shift per month

BENEFITS

Vacation, sick, and holiday time provided in accordance with applicable library policies, civil service requirements, and/or collective bargaining agreement. Monroe Township Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a Civil Service position. Appointment will be provisional pending Civil Service procedures.

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