JOB POSTING – LIBRARY ASSISTANT – CIRCULATION
The Cranford Public Library is looking for an energetic, people-person to hire as a Library Assistant to work in the Circulation Department, a part-time position. Under general supervision of the Head of Access Services, the Library Assistant provides a variety of library services to patrons of all ages, assists with maintaining and updating the collection, and performs related work as required. This position will also be cross-trained in the Children’s Department to assist with leave coverage. The work week is a minimum of 12 hours, including daytime shifts (9-1 or 1-5), at least one evening per week, and an average of one Saturday and one Sunday per month. The successful candidate should also have some availability to cover additional shifts due to call-outs or vacation leave.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
These are examples of work required:
- Greet patrons at the Circulation Desk.
- Check materials in and out.
- Collect fines and fees.
- Place requests for materials.
- Register patrons and assist with online registration.
- Prepare interlibrary loan items for shipping.
- Shelve materials, tidy shelves, and put materials in correct call number and alphabetical order.
- Rearrange and move collections as requested to make room for new materials.
- Perform additional related tasks as requested by the supervisor or administrative staff.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
At least one year of experience working in a public library environment, including circulation and customer service responsibilities, preferred.
EDUCATION
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Some college preferred.
SKILLS
Ability to interact with library patrons successfully, and to foster positive interactions.
Strong customer service and technology skills, creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Familiarity with books and audio-visual materials.
Ability to participate in consultative or in-service training programs.
Ability to organize library materials in alphabetical order, and by the library’s classification system (Dewey Decimal).
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, to demonstrate teamwork skills and work both independently and as part of a larger group.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
The starting hourly wage is $15.92 This is a part-time position which includes a generous paid time off package.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Kathryn Cannarozzi, Library Director, at kcannarozzi [at] cranfordlibrary.org (kcannarozzi[at]cranfordlibrary[dot]org) with “Library Assistant” in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled.
$15.92