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Library Assistant - Part Time (Heights)

Jclibrary

Jersey City (NJ)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Jersey City Free Public Library as a part-time Library Assistant! This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community by assisting patrons in finding materials and providing essential library services. You'll be responsible for shelving books, answering queries, and operating standard office machines. If you have a passion for helping others and a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of library users while enjoying a flexible part-time schedule that accommodates your evenings and weekends. Don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity!

Qualifications

  • Essential skills include accuracy, comprehension, and following directions.
  • Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patrons with finding materials and answering queries.
  • Shelve used materials and perform shelf reading duties.

Skills

Ability to learn to use the Dewey Decimal System
Ability to compare written and printed material for accuracy
Ability to read with comprehension
Ability to follow oral and written orders
Knowledge of general vocabulary and standard English grammar
Knowledge of filing systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Work Status: Part-Time (up to 16 hours per week) Evenings and Weekends Required.

SALARY EXPECTATION: $21.98 / hour

The Jersey City Free Public Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to help staff and patrons at the Heights Branch.

Job Duties:

  • Shelves used materials, performs shelf reading duties.
  • Assists patrons with finding materials.
  • Assists in answering in-person, phone and electronic patron queries.
  • Operates standard office machines, such as copiers or calculators.
  • Informs individuals of library services.

Essential Skills:

  • Ability to learn to use the Dewey Decimal System.
  • Ability to compare written and printed material for accuracy.
  • Ability to read with comprehension.
  • Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions, or plans.
  • Knowledge of general vocabulary, spelling and of standard English grammar.
  • Knowledge of filing systems.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel).

This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.

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