Part-time Circulation Assistant Emerson Public Library

Bergen County Cooperative Library System; Emerson (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerson Public Library is seeking an organized and friendly Library Assistant to work at the circulation desk in Emerson, NJ. The role focuses on checking materials in/out, registering patrons, and helping users with basic tech tasks.

Shifts are Tue 10am-2pm, Thu 10am-5pm, with occasional Saturdays; starting date is Tuesday, Sept. 29. Familiarity with LEAP, BCCLS, MS Office, and Canva is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be organized and friendly.
• Experience with library circulation is a plus.
• Knowledge of LEAP system or BCCLS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Check books and other materials in and out.
• Process holds and interlibrary loan deliveries.
• Register new patrons and issue library cards.
• Explain how to use the BCCLS system to new patrons.
• Assist patrons with basic computer and tech equipment needs.

Skills

Customer service

Organized

Friendly

Tech savvy

Tools

LEAP system

BCCLS

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Part- time Circulation Assistant hours Tuesdays 10 am to 2 pm and Thursdays 10 am to 5 pm and occasional Saturdays. $16.30 per hour. Starting date Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The Emerson Public Library is seeking an organized and friendly Library Assistant to work at the circulation desk.

Job responsibilities include:

• Checking books and other materials in and out.
• Processing holds and interlibrary loan deliveries.
• Register new patrons and issue library cards.
• Explain how to use the BCCLS system to new patrons.
• Assisting patrons with basic computer and tech equipment needs such as the copier and scanner.
• Other duties as needed will be assigned.

Knowledge of the LEAP system, BCCLS, Microsoft Office, and Canva is a plus but not necessary.