Come work for us at the New Jersey State Library Information Center (SLIC)! We have an opening for a Library Assistant with excellent organizational skills, who is detail-oriented, to work in our Circulation unit.
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This is an entry level, union represented position. Working under close supervision, the library assistant will perform routine non-professional library work of a varied nature directly related to the circulation of library materials, shelving and collection maintenance as well as other related work as required.
Examples of Work:
-Using the library’s integrated library system, registers new borrowers; updates and renews borrower accounts; checks out, returns and renews circulating materials for customers
-Explains library circulation policies to visitors and callers
-Shelves and shifts books and other library materials as required
-Collects and records fines; balances cash drawer
-Checks simple entries (ex. author and/or title) in library catalog in order to respond to patron queries
-Collects data for statistical reports
-Maintains essential records and files
-Digitally scan books, reports, files and other materials as assigned as part of digitization projects or to support patron requests from within unique library collections
Requirements:
Physical Demands: The ability to lift 10 pounds and to push or pull book carts weighing 40 pounds, retrieve and return library materials to shelves, and hold and carry library materials.
NOTE: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52: 14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," which became effective September 1, 2011, all persons newly hired by the College/New Jersey State Library on or after that date shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Employees hired prior to September 1, 2011, who transfer from within the University/New Jersey State Library, or from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than 7 days but who reside outside of the State of New Jersey, are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the Act.
Knowledge and Abilities:
-Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
-Ability to perform assigned library circulation tasks with strong attention to detail and organizational skill.
-Ability to keep accurate, detailed library records and files.
-Ability to understand library filing and classification systems.
-Ability to shelve and shift library materials and retain proper sequence of items.
-Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and patrons of the library.
-Ability to communicate clearly.
-Ability to understand the importance of following established procedures and regulations.
-Ability to utilize a computer proficiently, including keyboarding.
-Knowledge of basic computer skills.
-Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office products.
-Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or information systems used by the library.
-Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as a-acceptable forms of communication
-Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible
The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer