Floater/Substitute Circulation Assistant – New Providence Memorial Library

Floater/Substitute Circulation Assistant – New Providence Memorial Library

New Providence Memorial Library is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented person to substitute and fill in at our Circulation Desk. Responsible for a variety of tasks including circulating library materials, registering new patrons, collecting fees, processing reserve requests and shelving.

Requirements

• A high school degree.  Some college courses are desirable
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must love meticulous details and be able to learn and follow the library’s shelving and classification systems to shelve materials in specific order
• Must be able to work Saturdays, and evenings and daytimes on an on-demand basis
• Must have good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and use of internet, be comfortable with technology and able to learn new applications quickly
• Ability to work with small amounts of money and provide change for patrons
• Must be able to push, pull, move, bend low, reach high, and/or lift a minimum of 15 lbs. of materials; push or pull fully loaded (50 – 100 pounds) book carts 
• Capable of shelving books and other items on all levels of shelving from floor to a height of almost seven feet (by standing on a stool, if necessary)
• Must be able to exercise judgment in public service situations and perform several jobs simultaneously
• Customer service experience in a library, office or retail environment 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Knowledge of popular books and media and desire to share that knowledge with others

Job Description

• Prepare the Circulation Desk for open and close including counting cash drawer
• Check out and check in materials including emptying book bins and processing newspapers 
• Maintain Holds Shelf including phone notifications, monitoring Holds Shelf and Holds List
• Shelving books in all areas of the Library with care and meticulous detail 
• Registering new patrons
• Collecting fees and making change
• Answer patron questions in person, via phone and email
• Other duties as assigned

Hours and Salary

You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work nights until 9pm, weekends, weekdays, and around library holidays on an on-demand basis. $17.90/hour. Must be in compliance with NJ First Act.

Please complete the Borough Employment Application and  email it with your resume to director [at] newprovidencelibrary.org (). The Borough Application can be found on the www.newprov.org website under Employment. https://www.newprov.us/250/Employment Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974