Part Time Circulation Assistant Position 2

Denville Library; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Personal days after 1 year

Sick leave

Paid holidays

DCRP enrollment

Job summary

Denville Public Library in Denville, NJ is seeking a highly organized circulation clerk to be the first point of contact for patrons. You will charge and discharge materials, issue library cards, place holds, shelve items, and assist patrons in locating materials, while maintaining calm and courteous service.

The role requires a High School diploma, prior customer service experience, strong attention to detail, and basic computer skills. Koha experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma and customer service experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Attention to detail and basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to learn library software; Koha experience is desirable.
• Not entitled to health benefits; several leave benefits mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Charge and discharge materials and issue library cards.
• Place holds and shelve materials.
• Assist patrons in locating materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Koha library system

Job description

The Denville Public Library is seeking a highly organized and flexible individual work at our busy circulation desk. Circulation staff members are the face of the library. This person will be the first point of contact with our library patrons, and as such the ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to make quick decisions to resolve conflicts. The ideal candidate must be confident in these abilities and possess unflappable composure.

Responsibilities include charging and discharging materials, issuing library cards, placing holds, shelving library materials and assisting patrons in locating materials. Additional duties will be assigned as needed.

Requirements: Minimum of a High School diploma, experience in a customer service environment, and a demonstrated attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and basic computer proficiency and ability to learn library software are required. Prior knowledge of the Koha library system is desirable.

Applicants must be available to work Monday 4-9, Tuesday 5-9, and 2 Saturdays a month. Additional hours as needed.

Starting salary is $17.55.

• This position is not entitled to health benefits.
• Ten vacation days at the daily equivalent rate.
• After one year of employment, 3 personal days at the daily equivalent rate.
• Entitled to earned sick leave per N.J.S.A. 34:11D-1.
• Three paid holidays at the daily equivalent rate – July 4 th , Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Enrollment in the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP), if eligible.

Denville Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fingerprint/background check is required as part of our pre-employment procedures.