The Moorestown Library in Moorestown, NJ is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide excellent customer service in the position of Library Assistant.
DESCRIPTION:
This is a part-time, 12-17 hour per week position with afternoon, evening, and Saturday hours.
Work involves performing detailed clerical tasks in support of the effective daily operation of the library.
HOURS:
Tuesdays: 4-9 PM
2-3 Saturdays/month: 9 AM – 5 PM
2-3 Sundays/month: 12:30 PM – 5 PM
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
- Answers phone and routes calls accordingly.
- Welcomes patrons entering the library.
- Registers new patrons, updates cards, and renews expired library cards.
- Checks material in/out.
- Assists patrons with information requests and/or finding material.
- Fields reference & assistance questions to appropriate staff.
- Handles basic math calculations with precision; collects donations and fees.
- Shelves returned materials
- Manages requests/holds
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma required
- Prior library experience preferred
- Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new technology quickly
- Customer-focused: warm, friendly, helpful, courteous, and energetic with a positive attitude
- Knowledge of popular books and media and a desire to share that knowledge with others
- Able to lift books, stand, shelve on low and high shelves
The NJ Civil Service job description for Library Assistant is available at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/07467.htm. This is a non-competitive title.
SALARY and BENEFITS:
$15 hour plus sick and vacation pay and enrollment in retirement program
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to
Joan Serpico, Library Director at jserpico [at] moorestownlibrary.org