PT Library Assistant, Patron Services Livingston Public Library

Librarylinknj; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Livingston Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant in Patron Services to serve our diverse community with excellent customer service and friendly, professional, efficient help. The role is about 19 hours per week, including Wednesday evenings and one weekend per month.

Responsibilities include assisting with patron accounts, materials checkout/return, program registration, readers’ advisory, answering phones, shelving, and basic computer troubleshooting; a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Proficient computer skills and clerical tasks.
• Past library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with inquiries, accounts, and program registrations.
• Check materials in and out, shelving, and shelf reading.
• Answer phones and provide information about library services and directions.
• Perform basic computer troubleshooting and other duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PT Library Assistant, Patron Services Livingston Public Library

The Livingston Library is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing individual to join our team as a part-time Library Assistant in our Patron Services department. We seek an individual who will strive to offer our diverse community of 31,000+ residents excellent customer service while being friendly, professional, and efficient. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must. The successful candidate must be able to perform a wide range of clerical, paraprofessional tasks, and other support duties.

This is a part-time position of approximately 19 hours per week including evening (Wednesday) and daytime hours, as well as one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) per month.

Description:

• Possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service by being attentive, approachable, kind, and helpful to everyone
• Inspire a connection to all facets of the library by introducing customers to all we do: programs, collections, resources, and much more
• Assist with inquiries regarding patron accounts, checking materials in and out, program registration, general readers’ advisory, answering phones, and provide information about library-related and directional questions
• Includes daily shelving and shelf reading of materials
• A team member who welcomes and accepts input, seeks out advice on how to handle situations, and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help
• Assist with basic computer troubleshooting, including copier, printing, and faxing
• Performs other duties as needed

Requirements:

• Comfortable enforcing behavior guidelines in line with the Library’s policies
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry 25-40 lbs on a routine basis

A high school diploma or equivalent, along with some relevant library work and/or other work experiences are required. Past experience in a library setting is a plus.

Salary range is $16.50 per hour. Pro-rated leave included. Work schedule is approximately 19 hours a week, including evening (Wednesday) and weekend hours. Must pass a mandatory background check.

Position will remain open until it is filled.

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