Part Time Library Assistant – East Hanover Library

Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN); New Hanover Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN) seeks a Part Time Library Assistant for the East Hanover Library. Two evenings per week plus one rotating Saturday per month, at the public service desk.

Requirements include a high school degree, customer service experience, and good computer skills (Internet, email, MS Office). KOHA ILS knowledge is desirable. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and bend to shelves is needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Good computer skills including Internet, email, and MS Office.
• Familiarity with databases; KOHA ILS desirable.
• Able to communicate effectively with the public and staff.
• Flexible to cover other shifts.
• Ability to push library carts up to 40 pounds and reach shelves.

Responsibilities

• Charge and discharge materials and issue library cards.
• Answer patron questions and assist with fines.
• Assist users with computer resources, copy machine, scanner.
• Process mail and newspapers.
• Assist with InterLibrary Loan packing/unpacking.
• Help patrons register for programs.
• Shelve materials and handle bending and lifting.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Lifting 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Tools

KOHA ILS

Job description

Part Time Library Assistant – East Hanover Library

The East Hanover Library has two openings for a part time Library Assistant to work at the Library’s public service desk.

The position is for Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday evenings plus one
rotating Saturday per month.

Qualifications

• High school degree minimum.
• Customer service experience.
• Good computer skills are essential. The ability to use the Internet, email, MS Office,
• mobile devices and databases.Prior library experience and knowledge of KOHA ILS is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff members.
• Flexibility to cover other shifts.
• Ability to push library carts up to 40 pounds.
• Flexibility to reach lower and upper shelves.

Responsibilities

• Charge and discharge material, issue library cards, reserve items, handle
• patron account questions, empty book drop, collect fines.
• Assist library users with computer resources, copy machine, scanner.
• Process mail and newspapers.
• Assist with packing, unpacking and processing InterLibrary Loan.
• Assist library users to register for programs.
• Shelve material. Bending and lifting required.
• Perform additional duties as needed or assigned.

Main is the engine that powers over 60 Libraries in seven counties in New Jersey. We provide quality services, programs, learning platforms, cost-sharing, and the technology framework to keep our member libraries running 24/7.