Part-Time Library Assistant - Heights Evenings/Weekends

Jersey City Free Public Library; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 24,980 - 35,578; Part time

Job summary

Jersey City Free Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant at the Heights Branch in Jersey City, NJ to staff and assist patrons. The position requires evenings and weekends; up to 16 hours per week, evenings and weekends required. The hourly salary is $21.98.

The role includes shelving, assisting patrons, handling inquiries, operating standard office machines, and informing patrons of library services. Residency rules and Civil Service alignment apply.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Dewey Decimal System and library operations.
• Ability to verify accuracy of materials.
• Strong reading comprehension.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Solid vocabulary, spelling, and standard English grammar.
• Knowledge of filing systems.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Shelves used materials and performs shelf reading duties.
• Assists patrons with finding materials.
• Answers in-person, phone and electronic patron queries.
• Operates standard office machines (copiers, calculators).
• Informs individuals of library services.

Skills

Dewey Decimal System

Material accuracy

Reading comprehension

Follow directions

Vocabulary and grammar

Filing systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jersey City Free Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant at the Heights Branch in Jersey City, NJ to staff and assist patrons. The position requires evenings and weekends; up to 16 hours per week, evenings and weekends required. The hourly salary is $21.98.

The role includes shelving, assisting patrons, handling inquiries, operating standard office machines, and informing patrons of library services. Residency rules and Civil Service alignment apply.