Maplewood Library Hourly Substitute Library Assistant

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a welcoming community at the Maplewood Memorial Library as an hourly substitute Library Assistant. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a public-service environment and enjoy helping others. You'll be responsible for providing direct assistance to patrons, managing library materials, and answering inquiries about collections and services. With a focus on customer service, you'll engage with the community while performing essential circulation duties. This position offers flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking part-time work in a friendly library setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle physical tasks like lifting and moving books.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at the circulation desk and perform related duties.
• Manage patron holds and requests efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Computer Literacy

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Troubleshooting

Knowledge of BCCLS catalog

Knowledge of LEAP

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Maplewood Library Hourly Substitute Library Assistant

Maplewood Memorial Library seeks a friendly, service-oriented person as an hourly substitute Library Assistant. The Library Assistant provides direct patron assistance and performs other circulation-related duties. They have excellent customer service skills, are computer literate, organized and efficient, and enjoy working in a public-service setting. Prior knowledge of the BCCLS catalog and LEAP is a plus. This is an hourly position, offering shifts on an as-needed basis, including evenings and Saturdays.

DUTIES:

1. Circulation Desk: Check in, check out and renew library materials. Register patrons. Settle fees using the cash register. Answer telephones and emails. Answer general questions about library collections and services. Perform basic computer troubleshooting. Shelve, shelf-read, move heavy carts of books. Retrieve and check in items from the book drop using carts.
2. Patron holds and requests: Receive, retrieve, activate, and pack patron holds for Maplewood Library patrons and library consortium partners.

Other tasks may be assigned to this position as needed.

Scheduling: As needed, including evenings and Saturdays.

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Good communication & organizational skills
• Ability to regularly bend, lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs of books and other materials

Salary: $18.00 per hour (2024) / $18.59 per hour (2025)

Email resume and cover letter to:

Sigfredo Montijo, Supervisory Library Assistant