Part-Time Library Assistant - Metuchen Public Library

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A public library in Metuchen is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant to handle circulation duties, assist patrons with library technology, and perform related tasks. The role requires interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates should have experience with electronic devices and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. This position is approximately 18-25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for circulation duties and providing simple reference services.
• Assist with library curbside pickup and other assigned services.
• Perform basic public assistance on library computers, scanner, copier, and fax machine.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer literacy including basic knowledge and skills of MS Office and Windows

Ability to resolve customer computer issues

Experience with tablets and other electronic devices

Ability to assist with computer maintenance and updates

Ability to bend, push, reach and lift up to 25 lbs.

Job description

Part-Time Library Assistant - Metuchen Public Library

JobSummary:

Thelibrary assistant willberesponsible for circulation duties, providingsimple reference andbasic reader's advisory services, and perform basic assistance on library technology. The position may include technical services and other duties as assigned.

Thepositionisapproximately18-25hoursperweek,and requires flexibility to work a varied schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

• Assistswithlibrarycurbsidepickuporotherservicesassigned
• Performs basic publicassistanceonlibrarycomputers,scanner,copier,andfaxmachine
• Otherrelateddutiesas assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Stronginterpersonalskills
• ComputerliteracyincludingbasicknowledgeandskillsofMSOfficeand Windows
• Abilitytoresolvecustomercomputerissues
• Experiencewithtabletsandotherelectronic devices
• Abilitytoassistwithcomputermaintenanceandupdates
• Abilitytobend,push,reachandliftupto25lbs.