Part-Time Circulation Clerk — Customer Service & Shelving

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Middletown (NJ)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Part time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

The Middletown Township Public Library is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant in the Circulation department. This role reports to the Circulation Manager and requires flexibility, strong communication, and excellent customer service skills.

Duties include assisting patrons, checking materials in/out, handling fines and store purchases, and maintaining shelves and catalog accuracy. Schedule is 17.5 hours per week with one Saturday per month; compensation is set at $19.95/hour with PTO but no

Qualifications

Flexibility and reliability are essential for part-time hours.
Excellent customer service and effective communication with patrons.
Ability to handle cash transactions accurately at the desk.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, sort and shelve library materials.
Assist patrons at the Circulation Desk and by telephone.
Check materials in and out and respond to patron inquiries.
Create new library cards and renew existing accounts.
Process cash transactions including fines and store purchases.
Maintain collections through shelf reading and relabeling.
Maintain collections through shelf reading, weeding and relabeling materials.
Proofread and process incoming materials with accurate labeling and catalog records.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.