The Mountainside Public Library seeks a flexible, friendly, detail-oriented part-time Library Assistant to work at the circulation desk of a small community-focused library.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to, checking library materials in and out, assisting the public in the use of library resources and equipment, issuing library cards, answering telephones, and opening and closing the library. Additional responsibilities may include book repair, assisting with library programs, other projects as assigned.
Requirements:
Candidates must:
- Have a high school diploma required; some college preferred
- Have a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
- Have strong customer service experience in-person and on the telephone
- Be a team player
- Be able to multitask and manage interruptions
- Be detail-oriented
- Be computer literate and comfortable using common software as well as the Internet
- Be able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, bend, and lift books.
Previous library or retail experience is a plus, but not required
Schedule:
This position is 10-15 hours per week divided into 3 or 4-hour shifts including some evening hours and a monthly Saturday rotation. The exact schedule will be determined upon hiring.
Compensation:
- Hourly rate: $16.18/hour
- Sick leave exceeds NJ State requirements.
- Limited holiday pay.
Apply:
Email letter of interest and resume to mpldirector [at] mountainsidelibrary.org with subject line CIRCULATION ASSISTANT. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails.