PT Library Assistant - Mount Laurel Library

DESCRIPTION

• Welcomes and serves all customers to the Mount Laurel Library 
• Happily assist customers in person and by phone and email answering questions, checking materials in/out; redirecting questions to the appropriate person to ensure world class customer service
• Registers new borrowers for library cards and provides information on all the unique services offered by the Mount Laurel Library 
• Handles fines and fees and reconciles money 
• Runs daily circulation reports and library notices
• Supervises circulation volunteers
• Assists with building opening or closing procedures
• Approaches challenging customer situations with a caring demeanor 
• Is a team member who welcomes and accepts input; seeks out advice on how to handle situations and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help 
• Performs other duties as needed 

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic using numbers up to two decimal places. 
• 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 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 push and pull library book trucks weighing in excess of 120 lbs.
• Ability to carry up to 15 lbs. of library materials across the library
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves
• High school diploma
• Applicants must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” and complete a background check

SCHEDULE

Week 1: Wednesday 4-9, Friday 3-7, Saturday 9-5

Week 2: Wednesday 1-9, Thursday 3-9, Friday 1-7

Flexibility to cover additional shifts when needed preferred.

HOURLY RATE

$16.50

BENEFITS

Paid sick and vacation

Submit cover letter and resume to Arlene Toussaint atoussaint [at] mountlaurellibrary.org (atoussaint[at]mountlaurellibrary[dot]org). Applications will be accepted until position is filled.