Manville Library
Library Assistant, Youth Services (Job# 2022-62)
Essential Functions of the Job:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing direct patron service at the Youth Services, Adult Services and Circulation desk including circulation, reference and readers’ advisory services to the public and using appropriate tools and resources to identify sources for customers; performing off-desk responsibilities; planning, promoting and implementing library programs that encourage library usage and support the goals of the SCLSNJ Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in technology and trends in library services; assisting with maintaining and promoting library collections; and performing other library-related tasks as assigned by supervisor or branch manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree; two years of related patron service, library, teaching or computer training experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities (will consider candidates without degree depending on other qualifications); reliable transportation to attend training, meetings, or other assigned duties at other branches or off-site locations as required.
Physical Demands:
Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of other media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.
Hourly Rate: $18.62
Up to 20 hours per week
Schedule: Since the library is open days and evenings, schedules may vary; including Saturday and Sunday rotation; some holidays; schedule subject to change with notice.