Part Time Children's Library Assistant

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Summary: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System is looking for a Part Time Library 

Assistant to join the dedicated team of professionals in the Children’s Department at our Lake Hiawatha Branch. Responsibilities of the position include providing customer service, charging and discharging library materials, emptying the book drop, pick list, and shelf reading. Please 

send a completed application (found on our website), and a resume to Melanie.Allerdings [at] parsippanylibrary.org by 2/15/2023. 

Job Description: 

Position Title – Part Time Children’s Library Assistant 

Location – Lake Hiawatha Branch 68 Nokomis Ave., Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 

Department – Children’s 

Supervisor – Head of Children’s Department 

Salary – $15/hour 

Schedule – Up to 20 hours per week, including evening and weekend shifts 

Job Duties: 

  • Greet patrons and visitors in a friendly and courteous manner 
  • Check in/out Library materials, and place holds as requested 
  • Answer patron questions in person and over the phone, and direct to other departments as needed 
  • Assist in preparation of materials for displays, programs, and school visits as needed 
  • Return materials to shelves, and check that all materials are in the correct location -         Empty the outdoor book drop when needed 
  • Check materials for condition and report any concerns to the department manager 
  • Examines incoming children’s material to maintain familiarity with the collection 
  • Ensure good condition and cleanliness of department’s games & activities collection 
  • Enforce Library rules of conduct and policies with patrons 
  • Experience with MAIN a plus 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Job Qualifications: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent 
  • Customer service experience, and experience working with children preferred 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with library staff and patrons 
  • Ability to work within a team  

Position Requirements: 

  • New Jersey residency requirement: “New Jersey First Act”, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70). 
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and carry items weighing 25 pounds, and the ability to push/ pull book cards and bins up to 100 pounds.