Part-Time Circulation Assistant, Berkeley Heights Public Library

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 27,056; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Community engagement

Job summary

A community-focused public library is seeking a Part-Time Circulation Assistant to assist patrons at the circulation desk. Responsibilities include checking in/out materials, managing holds, and providing troubleshooting for library equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, reliable attendance, and be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Pay is $19.64/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patrons.
• Punctuality, reliability, and excellent attendance required.
• Must exercise judgement in public service situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with inquiries and locate materials.
• Perform circulation tasks including item check-in and check-out.
• Manage patron holds and resolve account issues.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask

Experience with diverse populations

Education

College degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent accepted

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

Canva

Koha ILS system

Job description

Part-Time Circulation Assistant, Berkeley Heights Public Library

Part-Time Circulation Assistant

Berkeley Heights Public Library is seeking energetic and customer-service oriented individuals to join our staff at the circulation desk.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Assist patrons with inquiries, locating materials, and navigating the ILS catalog
• Perform circulation tasks, including item check-in, check-out, renewals, issuing cards, updating accounts, and collecting items from outdoor book drop.
• Prepare library materials for holds and transfers to other libraries.
• Manage patron holds, interlibrary loan materials, and resolve basic account issues (fines, fees).
• Provide basic troubleshooting for library computers, copiers, and scanners.
• Shelve, shelf-read, shift, and organize materials to maintain an orderly collection.
• Participate in opening/closing procedures.
• Assist with program prep and set up, as needed.
• Promote the library services and programs.
• Answers phone in a professional and courteous manner and performs general reception duties.
• Enforce Library rules of conduct and policies with patrons while maintaining a welcoming environment that is friendly, warm, and inclusive of all library patrons.
• Welcomes and accepts input, seeks out advice on how to handle situations, and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong computer literacy, including Google Suite, MS Office, Canva, Koha ILS system, and ability to learn new software systems.
• Must be able to exercise judgement in public service situations and be able to multitask as needed with a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including regular nights and weekends.
• Punctuality, reliability, trustworthiness, and excellent attendance required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven track record of working with a variety of age groups and diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff members and foster a supportive and respectful workplace.
• Approaches challenging situations with a caring demeanor both with patrons and colleagues.
• Ability to push library carts up to 40 pounds, bend down close to ground to shelve, reaching up to the top shelves, including use of a stepstool, if necessary, and move library materials as needed.
• College degree preferred, High school diploma or equivalent accepted with previous experience in customer service.

Hours:

This position will work approximately 16-20 hours a week, with a scheduled rotation of weekend hours.

This position is part-time and could include morning, afternoon, and/or evening shifts. There is a possibility to fill in more hours as coverage is needed. Pay rate is $19.64 an hour.

Please send a resume with a cover sheet to Ann-Marie Sieczka at [e-mail] . Applications accepted until filled, preference for applications received by: October 9th

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