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The Moorestown Library in Moorestown, NJ is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide excellent customer service in the position of Library Assistant.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a part-time, 12 hour per week position including one evening a week and up to 3 Saturdays and 1 Sunday a month.
HOURS:
1 Weekday evening: 5-9 PM
3 Saturdays/month: 9 AM - 5 PM
1 Sunday/month: 12:30 PM – 5 PM
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
- Answers phone and routes calls accordingly.
- Welcomes patrons entering the library.
- Registers new patrons, updates cards, and renews expired library cards.
- Checks material in/out.
- Assists patrons with information requests and/or finding material.
- Fields reference & assistance questions to appropriate staff.
- Handles basic math calculations with precision; collects donations and fees.
- Shelves returned materials
- Manages requests/holds
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior library experience preferred
- High School diploma required
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new technology quickly
- Customer-focused: warm, friendly, helpful, courteous, and energetic with a positive attitude
- Able to lift books, stand, shelve on low and high shelves
SALARY and BENEFITS:
$16 hour plus sick and vacation pay and enrollment in retirement program
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to
Joan Serpico, Library Director at jserpico [at] moorestownlibrary.org
Preference given to applications sent by March 25, 2024.