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RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
PT JOB OPENING
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Primary Department: Circulation
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
- Welcome and assist library patrons 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.
(16 hrs/wk)
Tuesday 4p-9p, Thursday 11a-3p, Friday 9a-2p
Every 3rd Saturday, 1 Sunday per month 1-5pm
STARTING SALARY: $16 - $18, 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 and shelve on shelves of varying heights
- 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 Department Supervisor, lsteinbacher [at] ridgewoodlibrary.org
The Ridgewood Library hires under NJDOP & EOE guidelines. Fully qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.