PT Library Assistant - 18 hours week

The Moorestown Library is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide excellent customer service in the position of Library Assistant.  

DESCRIPTION:

This is a part-time, 18 hour per week position including weekday afternoon shifts and up to 3 Saturdays and 1 Sunday a month.  

HOURS: 

Monday and Tuesdays: 12 PM – 4PM

2 Fridays: 12 pm – 4 PM

3 Saturdays/month: 9 AM – 5 PM

1 Sunday/month: 12:30 PM – 5 PM

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Answers phone and routes calls accordingly.
• Welcomes patrons entering the library.
• Registers new patrons, updates cards, and renews expired library cards.
• Checks material in/out.
• Assists patrons with information requests and/or finding material.
• Fields reference & assistance questions to appropriate staff.
• Handles basic math calculations with precision; collects donations and fees.
• Shelves returned materials
• Manages requests/holds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior library experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new technology quickly
• Customer-focused: warm, friendly, helpful, courteous, and energetic with a positive attitude
• Able to lift books, stand, shelve on low and high shelves

TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to 

Joan Serpico, Library Director at jserpico [at] moorestownlibrary.org