Library Assistant - Part Time Youth Services

Livingston Public Library; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Livingston Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to join the Youth Services team. Responsibilities include customer service, shelving youth materials, assisting with programs, and basic tech help in a welcoming community setting.

The position offers approximately 19 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends, with a focus on helping children, teens and families experience library resources and events. Background check required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and some library or related work experience is a plus.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; comfortable with public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with inquiries, check materials in/out, and provide basic readers’ advisory.
• Shelve youth materials and support programs and registrations.
• Assist with program development under supervision of Head of Youth Services.
• Provide basic computer assistance and help with copier as needed.
• Wear a welcoming, team-oriented approach and participate in social media initiatives when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office Suite

Google Suite

Email

Internet research

Job description

The Livingston Library is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing individual to join our team as a part-time Library Assistant in our Youth Services department. We seek an individual who will strive to offer friendly, warm, and courteous customer service to our diverse community of 31,000+ residents. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must. The successful candidate must be able to perform a wide-range of clerical, paraprofessional tasks, and other support duties.

This is a part-time position of approximately 19 hours per week including evening, weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and daytime hours. Tentative schedule would be Monday: 5:00pm-9:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm, along with one weekend a month.

DESCRIPTION

• Possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service by being attentive, approachable, kind and helpful to everyone
• Concentration on shelving youth materials
• Ability to assist children, teens, families and patrons during programs and program registration
• Inspire a connection to all facets of the library by introducing customers to all we do: programs, collections, resources and much more
• Assist with inquiries regarding patron accounts, checking materials in and out, provide basic readers’ advisory, answering phones, and answer basic reference and directional questions
• Participants in social media initiatives such as Instagram posts, blog posts, and podcast segments when needed
• Is a team member who welcomes and accepts input, seeks out advice on how to handle situations and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help
• Assist with basic computer troubleshooting, assist with copier
• Create and assist with programs under the direction of the Head of Youth Services
• Performs other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to converse, speaking clearly, concisely, and courteously
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in front of large groups
• Comfortable enforcing behavior guidelines in line with the Library’s policies
• Computer literacy skill set (Office Suite, Google Suite, email, internet research, social media)
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry 25-40 lbs on a routine basis

A high school diploma or equivalent, along with some relevant library work and/or other work experiences are required. Past experience in a library setting is a plus.

Salary range is $16.50 per hour. Pro-rated leave included. Must pass a mandatory background check.

Position will remain open until it is filled.