PT Library Assistant--Circulation

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Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ  07450

PT JOB OPENING– November 2022

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE:              LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Primary Department:            Circulation

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

  • Welcome and assist library patrons with a smile at busy Circulation Desk, with occasional coverage in other departments
  • Perform superior in-person and telephone Customer Service
  • Use computer system to help patrons locate, borrow and return books and media, and to create and update library cards
  • Reader’s Advisory:  assist patrons at all service desks and in the stacks in selection of best books, films and music materials to meet specific needs and interests
  • Lead or lend a hand with programming as needed, e.g., plan a lecture, lead a book group
  • Shelve materials throughout library and keep the stacks organized, neat and clean
  • Related duties as required.  

HOURS:  Schedule has some flexibility.

(13hrs/wk plus every third Saturday)                                 

Tuesday 1pm-6pm                                                     

Wednesday 5pm-9pm

Thursday 12pm-4pm

Every 3rd Saturday 9am-5pm 

Occasional Sundays as needed                      

STARTING SALARY:    $14 - $16, commensurate with experience
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Team player:  Loves meeting & inspiring people.  Enjoys working with adults and children in a busy environment
  • Customer-focused: warm, friendly, helpful, courteous & energetic with a can-do, positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills, computer proficient; creativity, familiarity with social media and desktop publishing experience a plus
  • Knowledge of popular books and media in all formats and a desire to share that knowledge with others
  • Able to create, administer or assist with programming.  Fresh ideas welcome.
  • Able to lift books, stand, shelve on low and high shelves
  • College degree and BCCLS experience a plus

 

 

For employment application, please visit www.ridgewoodlibrary.org or the Circulation Desk.
Please send application, resume & references to:
Lisa Trent, Circulation Supervisor, ltrent [at] ridgewoodlibrary.org

 The Ridgewood Library hires under NJDOP & EOE guidelines. Fully qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.