Temporary part-time Library Assistant

OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean County Library in New Jersey is seeking a Library Assistant for a six-month, part-time position. Training will occur in Toms River, followed by coverage at various branches as needed. Hours up to 21 per week, with statewide patron services and materials handling responsibilities.

Responsibilities include check in/out/renew of materials, fines collection, card registration, customer assistance, and inquiries about hours and services. Some travel between branches may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse patrons.
• Ability to follow library policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work in multiple branches as coverage requires.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out/renew library materials.
• Calculate and collect fines.
• Register customers for library cards.
• Assist customers in finding materials.
• Answers patron inquiries about hours, offices and personnel, and holds on publications.
• Learn and use library information systems and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Tools

Dewey Decimal System

Job description

This is a 6 month temporary part-time Library Assistant position. Training will be in Toms River and then you will be sent to various branches as coverage is needed. Hours are up to 21 per week, varied.

Must be a resident of Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington or Atlantic Counties.

• Check in/out/renew library materials
• Calculate and collect fines
• Register customers for library cards
• Assist customers in finding materials
• Answers patron inquiries pertaining library hours, offices and personnel, and the availability and ability to place holds on popular or new publications.
• Ability to work harmoniously with peers, subordinates, and customers by actively creating an atmosphere of respect and inclusion
• Ability to understand and follow Ocean County Library policies and procedures
• Performs filing/shelving/searching tasks involving the use of the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the library including word processing, the library circulation and catalog modules, telephone system, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.