Library Assistant - Part Time (West Bergen) (Two Vacancies) at Jersey City Free Public Library [...]

Itlearn360; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jersey City Free Public Library is seeking part-time Library Assistants to support staff and patrons across various locations. Responsibilities include shelving materials, assisting with inquiries, and operating office equipment. Ideal candidates will have skills in organization and comprehension, with an ability to follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Shelves used materials and performs shelf reading duties.
• Assists patrons with finding materials and answering queries.
• Operates standard office machines like copiers.

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 English grammar

Knowledge of filing systems

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Library Assistant - Part Time (West Bergen) (Two Vacancies) job at Jersey City Free Public Library. Jersey City, NJ.

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

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 various locations within the library system.

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)

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.