Hourly Substitute Paraprofessional - Maplewood Memorial Library

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Job Description:

The Maplewood Memorial Library connects people to information, ideas, culture—and each other. We are open to all.

Maplewood Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic, driven, service-oriented paraprofessional or MLIS candidate to serve as part of the Maplewood Memorial Library team. Prior knowledge of the BCCLS catalog and LEAP is a plus. This is an hourly position, offering shifts on an as-needed basis; evening and weekend availability is highly desirable.

DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, specific job duties include:

  • Provide excellent customer service at all public desks across departments
  • Assist patrons with questions and use of tools and techniques for finding information
  • Locate materials for and process holds requests
  • Answer telephones, emails and questions about library collections and services
  • Shelve, shelf-read, move carts & bins of library materials up to 25 lbs.

Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

 

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Familiarity with and enthusiasm for current technologies

 

This position requires the ability to walk, sit, bend, kneel, climb, push/pull on a daily basis

Scheduling: As needed, including evenings and Saturdays 

 

Salary Range:  $27.45 - $32.50 per hour

 

Email resume and cover letter to:

Amanda Eigen, Assistant Director

amanda.eigen@maplewoodlibrary.org

 

This position will remain open until filled.

MAPLEWOOD LIBRARY    51 Baker St.,  Maplewood, NJ 07040   Tel: 973.762.1622    maplewoodlibrary.org

Application link or email address: amanda.eigen@maplewoodlibrary.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $27.45 - $32.50 per hour

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus:

Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Work schedule: 

Part-Time