The Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library of Washington Township in Sewell, NJ seeks candidates for the position of Part-Time Children’s Library Assistant to work a range of 20-29 hours per week. The schedule may include some daytime hours and will include evening hours. Working regularly scheduled Saturdays and/or Sundays throughout the year, including the summer, is mandatory. Please note that this is not a seasonal position. Anticipated start date is mid to late June. This position reports to the Children’s Librarian. Pay is $14.50 per hour. Paid time off includes ten hours of vacation per year if the candidate works a minimum of twenty hours per week on average. All part-time library staff are eligible for accrued sick time based on the requirements of the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Law. The selected candidate must enroll in the DCRP pension system, which is a mandatory payroll deduction of 5.5% of base salary.
Responsibilities:
Greet and assist patrons who visit the children’s library and assist with readers’ advisory and technology
Assist with organizing supplies for library programs
Prepare thematic and seasonal displays of books and other library materials
Search for and process hold requests and pull holds as requested by patrons
Shelve and shelfread library materials
Search for lost or missing items and retrieve library materials for discarding
Understand and uphold library policies and procedures
Tactfully and politely ensure that library patrons are adhering to Library Code of Conduct as needed
Perform other duties as assigned at direction of supervisor
Requirements:
High school diploma
Competent at alphabetical filing and Dewey Decimal System Classification system of filing
Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new software quickly
At least one year working in a paid public service position, preferably in a responsible role of assisting children and their caregivers
Preferred:
Flexibility with schedule and ability to work additional hours during staff absences
Prior experience working in a public library
First consideration will be given to applications received by May 31st, 2022. Only candidates of interest will be contacted. Please note that this position is subject to NJ residency requirements per the NJ First Act. To apply, submit the following information with attention to Sheila Mikkelson, Library Director, at jobs [at] hegganlibrary.org
- Cover letter
- Resumé
- Names, postal addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for at least three professional references