Part-Time Media Department Library Assistant Position Available
Are you a people person and enjoy working with the public?
The Morristown & Morris Township Library is seeking a friendly, customer service-oriented person to join our creative and dedicated staff as a Library Assistant in the Media Department. The Library’s Media Department specializes in non-book materials: periodicals (magazines, newspapers) and audiovisual materials (DVDs, Blu-Rays, music CDs, and recorded books). The person in this position helps patrons at our Media desk with checking out Library materials, emptying the media drops, shelving, checking in and processing magazines and newspapers, answering telephone queries, and other tasks.
Are you creative and have good ideas?
New ideas are always welcome and staff in the Media Department also work on projects such as displays, fliers, Library programming and other creative tasks. We like a person who can work independently, but also work as a part of a great team here at the Library.
Have you ever wanted to work in a vibrant and historic downtown area?
Our Library is located in the heart of historic Morristown near many cultural and historical attractions and a wide array of dining and nightlife. As a result, the Library receives many visitors, and we have active participation with our residents and local businesses, both in person and virtually.
What is the Library looking for in a candidate?
The ideal candidate will have great customer service experience, can work with computer software, the online Library catalog and web browsers. Candidates will need a high school diploma, but some college coursework is desirable. The candidate will do some shelving and moving of collection materials and must be able to push book carts and lift up to ten pounds. Knowledge of movies, television, music, or magazines are a plus. The Library is busy! We are looking for someone who enjoys being active and learning new things.
What are the perks for working at the Library?
This is a part-time position, 11 hours per week that includes some evenings and weekends. An assistant may on occasion be asked to fill in extra hours for absent co-workers.
The wage is $13.00/hr. and the position includes some paid holidays and sick time.
The Library strives to honor the broadest range of identities and diverse social and historical experiences expressed in our communities, and are an organization of information professionals dedicated to empowering others to access, interpret, and create. We do this by intentionally developing a vibrant collection of print and electronic resources and virtual and in-person programming that reflects and celebrates the diversity of Morristown and Morris Township. EOE
What is the Deadline to apply?
Feb. 25, 2022
How do I apply?
Please email a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references to Timothy Lynch at timothy.lynch [at] mmt.mainlib.org