Library Assistant Interlibrary Loan - Part-time - Mount Laurel Library

• Verify patron supplied information for requested material.
• Obtain interlibrary loan material for patrons using available resources such as JerseyCat.
• Process material for circulation. Return all borrowed material and retrieve overdue materials.
• Process requests from other libraries for interlibrary loans.
• Keep accurate records of all interlibrary loan transactions and compile statistics and reports as directed.
• Recommends purchase of requested materials.
• Serve as backup for other Technical Services tasks
• 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 carry up to 15 lbs. of library materials across the library
• Ability to bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves
• High school diploma
• Previous experience as a Library Assistant and familiarity with Horizon ILS a plus.
• Applicant must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” and complete a background check.

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday 9-3 (30 hours/week)

BENEFITS

Paid sick and vacation time. Paid NJLA membership. This position requires participation in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program pension system.  The calculation is 5.5% of the base salary with a 3% employer match.  The pension system includes a life insurance policy. 

Submit cover letter and resume to Marianne Sulling msulling [at] mountlaurellibrary.org (msulling[at]mountlaurellibrary[dot]org)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Avenue, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054