Senior Library Assistant

Bergen Comm College; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJ Educator's Health Plan with Free D&

NJ State Pension Plan

Job summary

Bergen Community College is seeking a Senior Library Assistant in Paramus, NJ. The role supports Library Access Services, Media Services, and Interlibrary Loan, including shelving, check-out/check-in, and troubleshooting library systems.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree (bachelor’s preferred) and two years of library experience; knowledge of ILS and OCLC WMS is desirable. The position requires physical activity and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of related library experience. Experience with an integrated library management system, OCLC WMS preferred.
• Requires standing, bending, stooping down and pushing; repetitive use of upper extremities including hand coordination activities; clear speech, visual and hearing acuity; must be able to lift 30lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for Service Desk and Media Services; duties including check-out/check-in of library materials/equipment and retrieving and shelving the library materials.
• Responsible for all Interlibrary Loan functions; handling incoming and lending requests, including processing and tracking.
• Explains library policies, procedures, and regulations to patrons
• Advises and assists faculty and students in the use of computer and multimedia equipment for academic use
• Assists patrons in using online catalog and locating reserve materials
• Assists with collection maintenance: shelving, shelf reading, inventory
• Plans and sets up exhibits
• Monitors public areas for appearance and compliance with Library policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Customer focus

Building relationships

Planning

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

OCLC WMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Senior Library Assistant

Full Time Paramus, NJ, US

Salary Range: $42,750.00 To $47,500.00 Annually

The Senior Library Assistant will assist in all basic operations of Library Access Services, Media Services, and Interlibrary Loan and may include additional responsibilities working with various modules of an integrated library system.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides assistance for Service Desk and Media Services; duties including check-out/check-in of library materials/equipment and retrieving and shelving the library materials
• Responsible for all Interlibrary Loan functions; handling incoming and lending requests, including processing and tracking.
• Explains library policies, procedures, and regulations to patrons
• Advises and assists faculty and students in the use of computer and multimedia equipment for academic use
• Assists patrons in using online catalog and locating reserve materials
• Assists with collection maintenance: shelving, shelf reading, inventory
• Plans and sets up exhibits
• Monitors public areas for appearance and compliance with Library policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIICATIONS

Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:Two (2) years of related library experience. Experience with an integrated library management system, OCLC WMS preferred.

Other: Requires standing, bending, stooping down and pushing; repetitive use of upper extremities including hand coordination activities; clear speech, visual and hearing acuity; must be able to lift 30lbs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission and practices an open door policy.

• Working knowledge of activities, policies, and procedures for Interlibrary Loan Services
• Experience working with computers and media equipment: email, word, spreadsheet applications, internet searching, scanners, troubleshooting
• Self-motivated , work accurately with attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to work well within a team and also independently using relevant knowledge to determine best course of action
• Working knowledge of activities, policies, and procedures for Interlibrary Loan Services.
• Must have demonstrated ability to employ a balanced and positive approach to all work activities and work collaboratively across various constituencies of the College and with vendors and external constituencies.

Exhibits strong skills in:

• Oral and Written Communication
• Customer and Student Focus
• Building Relationships
• Planning

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary is $42,750-$47,500
• NJ Educator's Health Plan with Free Dental and Vision. NJ State Pension Plan.
• 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, 3 Partial Sick Days, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year.

Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.