PT Information Assistant or Librarian - Parsippany Library

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Job summary

The Parsippany Library seeks an Information Assistant or Librarian 1 for its Information Services Department. This role involves assisting patrons, handling inquiries, managing room bookings, and providing notary services. Ideal candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and excellent interpersonal skills, contributing to a vibrant community library environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for Library Associate; Master’s Degree required for Librarian 1.
• Effective communication skills in person, writing, and over the phone.
• Capacity to teach others on library equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with library inquiries and promote library programs.
• Manage reservations for study rooms and provide notary services.
• Enforce library rules and assist in various departments.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science

Job description

PT Information Assistant or Librarian - Parsippany Library

Summary:

The Parsippany Library is seeking a Library Associate or Librarian 1 to join the Information Services Department at the Main Library. Primary responsibilities include staffing the Information Services desk while providing support to patrons in person and over the phone with questions regarding library materials, technology, devices, equipment, etc. The Information Assistant will also coordinate group and individual study room bookings and appointments.

About the Library: The Parsippany Library serves a population of 56,000 with a Main Library and two branches. Located in Morris County, NJ, Parsippany is a vibrant and diverse community which has often been recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Title: Information Assistant (Civil Service Title: Library Associate) or Librarian 1

Location: Main Library 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Department: Information Services

Supervisor: Head of Information Services

Salary: $20.00/hour for a library associate, $25.00/hour for librarian, includes sick, vacation, and holiday pay according to the Library’s policies.

Schedule: Up to 28 hours per week, and will include at least one evening shift per week and a Saturday rotation shift.

To apply: please submit a completed application (found on our website) along with a resume and cover letter [e-mail] .This position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information Assistant Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Greet patrons in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Assist patrons with questions or concerns regarding the library’s catalog, materials, online resources, and events.
• Answer the Information Services desk phone, and direct call or assist as requested.
• Assist patrons with computer questions, faxing, photocopying, and scanning.
• Answer non-research ready-reference questions using the Internet, library catalog, and other resources; conduct preliminary reference interviews on research and other specialty requests and refer requests to the appropriate professional librarian.
• Manage the booking of study rooms, including unlocking the door for patrons during their scheduled times.
• Provide notary service and schedule notary appointments.
• Assist with other departments and duties as assigned.
• Enforce Library rules of conduct and policies with patrons.
• Library experience or experience with MAIN a plus.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university for a Library Associate. ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science and a NJ Librarian Certificate for a Librarian 1.
• Ability to communicate effectively with library staff and patrons in person, in writing, and over the phone.
• Capacity to teach and instruct others on proper use of library equipment and services.

Position Requirements:

• Notary Certificate, or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• New Jersey residency requirement: “New Jersey First Act”, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).
• Daytime, evening, and Saturday hours required.
• Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

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