Part-Time Library Assistant - Middletown Township Public Library

Librarylinknj; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

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.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Part-Time Library Assistant - Middletown Township Public Library

POSITION SUMMARY: The Middletown Township Public Library is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant in the Circulation department. This individual will report to the Circulation Manager. Flexibility, strong communication, and customer service skills are a must.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prioritize, sort and shelve library materials.
• Assist patrons at the Circulation Desk and by telephone, providing courteous and knowledgeable customer service.
• Check library materials in and out.
• Respond to patron inquiries regarding library accounts, due dates, overdue materials, and fines both in person and by telephone.
• Create new library cards, review and renew existing patron accounts.
• Process cash register transactions, including fine payments and Friends Store purchases.
• Maintain library collections through shelf reading, weeding and relabeling materials.
• Proofread and process incoming materials, ensuring accurate labeling and catalog records.
• Complete special projects and perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SCHEDULE

17.5 hours per week, one Saturday a month (9am-5pm, Off Monday & Wednesday for Saturday) Monday: 1:30PM - 5:00PM Tuesday: 5:30 - 9:00 PM Wednesday: 1:30PM - 5:00PM Thursday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

"Good Faith" Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

COMPENSATION

CWA 1032 Contractual rate: $19.95/hour

BENEFITS

Paid time off; no medical benefits.