Library Circulation & Paging Associate

BCCLS; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louis Bay 2nd Public Library in Hawthorne, NJ seeks a friendly Library Assistant for Adult Circulation Services. You will handle desk duties, paging, and various patron services at the Louis Bay 2nd Library and Community Center.

Responsibilities include account maintenance, charging/discharging materials, fines, holds, and assisting patrons with photocopies. Must be dependable, well organized, and able to move furniture as needed in a public facility.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented with a friendly approach.
• Comfortable with computers; familiarity with library software beneficial.
• Well organized, punctual and dependable.
• Ability to handle physical tasks and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Handle Circulation Desk duties: patrons, accounts, holds, fines and paging.
• Process and discharge library materials and assist with photocopies.
• Maintain tidy shelves and assist with book drops and print jobs.
• Perform opening/closing procedures and respond to patron inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library software

Job description

The Louis Bay 2nd Public Library in Hawthorne, NJ seeks a friendly Library Assistant for Adult Circulation Services. You will handle desk duties, paging, and various patron services at the Louis Bay 2nd Library and Community Center.

Responsibilities include account maintenance, charging/discharging materials, fines, holds, and assisting patrons with photocopies. Must be dependable, well organized, and able to move furniture as needed in a public facility.