Title: PT Technical Services Library Assistant Salary: $15.50 per hour
Open: January 3, 2023
DESCRIPTION
- Receives all library material using the acquisitions module of the library’s automation system. Updates price, account and vendor information as needed.
- Receives all library supply orders and routes to the appropriate department.
- Works with vendors to resolve any problems related to material or supply orders.
- Prepares library material for circulation by using appropriate covers, labels, and containers.
- Updates status of material in library automation system when available for circulation.
- Orders book processing supplies.
- Repairs library materials as needed.
- Runs report periodically to determine if new material has requests. These materials will be given priority handling.
- When instructed, withdraws library material by updating status in library automation system and marking material.
- Performs inventory of the library’s collections on a regular basis.
- Checks in magazines and newspapers, and sorts mail.
- Performs all other functions at the direction of his/her immediate supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic using numbers up to two decimal places.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word.
- Ability to converse, speaking clearly, concisely, and courteously.
- Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system and other library filing systems.
- Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one- or two-step instructions
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to perform numerical filing beyond the initial digit of a sequence of figures.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the library.
- Ability to carry up to 15 lbs. of library materials across the library.
- Ability to bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to comply with all safety protocols.
SCHEDULE
20 hours per week. Monday – Friday
BENEFITS
Paid sick and vacation
Submit cover letter/resume to Marianne Sulling msulling [at] mountlaurellibrary.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Avenue, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054