Senior Library Services Specialist - Interlibrary Loan

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

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.