PT Library Assistant - Moorestown Library

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

The Moorestown Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to provide excellent customer service and support on-site. The position includes 7-20 hours per week with Saturday and Sunday shifts and potential additional hours on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Responsibilities include greeting patrons, assisting with information requests, handling check-in/out, and processing patron accounts. Prior library experience is preferred; strong computer skills and a friendly, energetic demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior library experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Customer-focused: warm, friendly, helpful, courteous, and energetic with a positive attitude.
• Able to lift books, stand, shelve on low and high shelves.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone and routes calls accordingly.
• Welcomes patrons entering the library.
• Registers new patrons, updates cards, and renews expired library cards.
• Checks material in/out.
• Assists patrons with information requests and/or finding material.
• Fields reference & assistance questions to appropriate staff.
• Handles basic math calculations with precision; collects donations and fees.
• Shelves returned materials.
• Manages item requests/holds.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Customer service

Mobility

Job description

PT Library Assistant - Moorestown Library

The Moorestown Library seeks an enthusiastic individual to provide excellent customer service in the position of Library Assistant.

DESCRIPTION: This is a part-time, 7-20 hour per week position including Saturdays 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Sundays 9 am-5 pm with potential additional hours on Wednesdays 12‑4 pm and Fridays 12‑5 pm.

EXPECTED START DATE: August 1

Examples of Work

• Answers phone and routes calls accordingly.
• Welcomes patrons entering the library.
• Registers new patrons, updates cards, and renews expired library cards.
• Checks material in/out.
• Assists patrons with information requests and/or finding material.
• Fields reference & assistance questions to appropriate staff.
• Handles basic math calculations with precision; collects donations and fees.
• Shelves returned materials.
• Manages item requests/holds.

Qualifications

• Prior library experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Customer-focused: warm, friendly, helpful, courteous, and energetic with a positive attitude.
• Able to lift books, stand, shelve on low and high shelves.

Salary and Benefits

$18 per hour plus sick and vacation pay and enrollment in retirement program.