Library Circulation Specialist – Desk & Paging

Librarylinknj; Hawthorne (NJ); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Louis Bay 2nd Public Library seeks a friendly Library Assistant for Adult Circulation and Paging. You will work at the Circulation Desk, assist patrons, and manage holds, printing, and account maintenance. This role requires punctuality and comfort with library systems.

Hours total 47 per two weeks with every other Saturday shift; hourly rate is $15.92. Candidates must be able to lift up to 100 lbs, push carts, and navigate stairs during daily duties.

Qualifications

• Well organized, punctual, dependable.
• Must be comfortable with computers; previous BCCLS experience a plus.
• Must be physically able to move large tables and chairs daily; push book cart up to 100 lbs and navigate stairs with up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Circulation Desk duties: explain library policies to patrons; maintain patron accounts (create/modify/renew).
• Charge/discharge materials; collect fines and fees; empty the book drop; answer inquiries in person/phone.
• Process holds (in-house and for BCCLS members); release print jobs queued by the print system.
• Perform opening/closing procedures; shelve, shelf read, and retrieve items from lists; keep facilities tidy.
• Prepare meeting rooms for external programs; assist with photocopying; assist patrons with photocopies.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Job description

Louis Bay 2nd Public Library seeks a friendly Library Assistant for Adult Circulation and Paging. You will work at the Circulation Desk, assist patrons, and manage holds, printing, and account maintenance. This role requires punctuality and comfort with library systems.

Hours total 47 per two weeks with every other Saturday shift; hourly rate is $15.92. Candidates must be able to lift up to 100 lbs, push carts, and navigate stairs during daily duties.