Floating Substitute Circulation Assistant – New Providence Memorial Library
New Providence Memorial Library is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented person to substitute and fill in at our Circulation Desk. Responsible for a variety of tasks including circulating library materials, registering new patrons, collecting fees, processing reserve requests and shelving.
Requirements
- A high school degree. Some college courses are desirable
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Must love meticulous details and be able to learn and follow the library’s shelving and classification systems to shelve materials in specific order
- Must be able to work Saturdays, and evenings and daytimes on an on-demand basis
- Must have good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of internet, be comfortable with technology and able to learn new applications quickly
- Ability to work with small amounts of money and provide change for patrons
- Must be able to push, pull, move, bend low, reach high, and/or lift a minimum of 15 lbs. of materials; push or pull fully loaded (50 – 100 pounds) book carts
- Capable of shelving books and other items on all levels of shelving from floor to a height of almost seven feet (by standing on a stool, if necessary)
- Must be able to exercise judgment in public service situations and perform several jobs simultaneously
- Customer service experience in a library, office or retail environment
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Knowledge of popular books and media and desire to share that knowledge with others
Job Description
- Prepare the Circulation Desk for open and close including counting cash drawer
- Check out and check in materials including emptying book bins and processing newspapers
- Maintain Holds Shelf including phone notifications, monitoring Holds Shelf and Holds List
- Shelving books in all areas of the Library with care and meticulous detail
- Registering new patrons
- Collecting fees and making change
- Answer patron questions in person, via phone and email
- Other duties as assigned
Hours and Salary
You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work nights, weekends, and around library holidays on an on-demand basis. $17.47/hour. Sunday rate is time and one half.
Please complete the Borough Employment Application and email it with your resume to director [at] newprovidencelibrary.org (). The Borough Application can be found on the www.newprov.org website under Employment. Applications reviewed until the position is filled.
New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974