Library Assistant - Part Time (West Bergen)

Jersey City Free Public Library; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

The Jersey City Free Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant to assist staff and patrons across various locations. This role requires availability for evening and weekend shifts, with up to 16 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will support patrons in finding materials, operate office machines, and shelf library materials. The position offers a salary of $21.98 per hour and includes benefits like participation in pension plans and sick/vacation leave for part-time employees.

Qualifications

• Part-time availability for evenings and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills for assisting patrons.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to learn to use the Dewy 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 grammar

Knowledge of filing systems

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

The Jersey City Free Public Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to help staff and patrons at various locations within the library system.

Work Status

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

Benefits

BENEFIT SUMMARY: This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employeebenefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org

Salary

SALARY EXPECTATION: $21.98 / hour

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 Dewy 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)