Senior Library Assistant: Circulation & Staff Lead

Librarylinknj; Winslow Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx Benefits

Sick leave

Vacation and Holiday Pay

NJ Pension Eligible

Job summary

South County Regional Library in Winslow Twp, NJ, seeks a Principal Library Assistant to supervise staff, coordinate circulation duties, and ensure smooth library operations.

The role requires two years of library experience or an approved library technician course, knowledge of KOHA, Dewey Decimal, and strong customer service. 35 hr/week schedule with days, nights, weekends; NJ pension eligible; benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time library experience or completion of a two-year library technician course.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to alphabetize beyond the first letter.
• Able to converse courteously and follow written or oral instructions.
• Knowledge of KOHA and basic computer skills a plus.
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey if necessary for duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support staff and oversee general circulation duties.
• Resolve customer service issues and supervise staff performance.
• Prepare monthly/annual reports and daily deposits; record deposits in cash journal.
• Manage staff scheduling and training; write evaluations.
• Assist at circulation desk and with program registrations; guide patrons.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Communication

Dewey Decimal Knowledge

Alphabetizing skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Two-year library technician course

Tools

KOHA

Job description

South County Regional Library in Winslow Twp, NJ, seeks a Principal Library Assistant to supervise staff, coordinate circulation duties, and ensure smooth library operations.

The role requires two years of library experience or an approved library technician course, knowledge of KOHA, Dewey Decimal, and strong customer service. 35 hr/week schedule with days, nights, weekends; NJ pension eligible; benefits.