Part-time Library Assistant ( 2 Openings) Pequannock Township Public Library

BCCLS; Pequannock Township (NJ); In loco; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Two part-time Library Assistant positions are available in the Pequannock Township Public Library, Children’s Department. Aide the Children’s Librarian with shelving, patron assistance, and program support for children from infant to middle school ages.

Typical duties include story times, book displays, and light clerical tasks. Two roles offer up to 10 hours per week starting at $16.39 per hour, with some evening and Saturday rotation.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required for an assistant role.
• Knowledge of children’s literature.
• Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System is beneficial.
• Good customer service and communication skills, especially with children and families.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Mansioni

• Shelve and organize materials; help patrons locate resources.
• Assist with or lead children’s programs like story times and book displays.
• Perform basic clerical tasks under the Children’s Librarian.
• Assist with/coordinate children’s programs and Summer Reading.
• Assist with circulation tasks using KOHA and check in/out materials.
• Maintain a neat, orderly children’s area with furniture and toys.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of children's literature

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

KOHA

Descrizione del lavoro

Part-Time Library Assistant (2 Openings)

Pequannock Township Public Library
Children’s Department

A Children’s Library Assistant supports the Children’s Librarian by shelving and organizing materials, assisting patrons with locating resources, and maintaining the children’s area. Key duties also include assisting with or leading children’s programs like story times, creating book displays, and performing basic clerical tasks, all under the direction of the Children’s Librarian.

General Responsibilities

• Works to provide appropriate resources for education, enrichment, enlightenment and enjoyment.
• Provides exceptional patron services
• Assists children and caregivers with finding materials and using library resources
• Answer simple reference questions and provide basic reader’s advisory.
• May perform basic circulation tasks using KOHA – check in and check out materials
• Assists children and patrons in the use of library equipment
• Collection Maintenance
• Shelve books and other library materials correctly.
• Maintain a neat and orderly children’s area, including furniture and toys.
• Create and maintain appealing book displays

Programming and Activities:

• Assists in planning and coordinating children’s programs and events.
• Assist in preparing crafts or other children’s activities.
• Support activities such as Summer Reading Programs.
• Assists with providing for children (infant through middle school) programming.

Skills and Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for an assistant role.
• Knowledge of children’s literature.
• Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System is beneficial.
• Good customer service and communication skills, especially when interacting with children and families.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Schedule

There are two positions available, each up to 10 hours per week. Hours first position Tuesday & Thursdays 4p.m. – 9p.m. with a Saturday rotation. Hours second position Tuesday & Wednesday 9a.m.-3p.m. with a Saturday rotation. Both positions start at $16.39.