Part Time Circulation Library Assistant - Upper Saddle River Library

Job Description:

Part Time Circulation Library Assistant

The Upper Saddle River Library is seeking a part time Circulation Library Assistant.

Circulation Library Assistants perform day to day circulation duties for the Library. Circulation Library Assistants aid the Young Adult & Community Outreach Librarian, Children’s Librarian, and Adult Services Librarian with their areas. Circulation Library Assistants may assist with special projects. Circulation Library Assistants report directly to the Head of Circulation. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct opening procedures

• Assist patrons at the circulation desk and on the phone, including checking materials in and out, retrieving reserved items for patrons, placing holds, renewing items, and creating/renewing library accounts.

• Assist patrons with library technology and digital services such as the BCCLS ILS, Library website, public computers, printer/scanner/copier, and digital resources.
• Provide help with small reference inquiries and direct patrons to the correct Librarian for more complex reference assistance.
• Conduct additional circulation duties, including emptying the book drop, shelving returned materials, retrieving items to fulfill hold requests, and other tasks as needed
• Conduct closing procedures
• Assist the Children’s Librarian, Young Adult & Community Outreach Librarian, and Adult Services Librarian as required.
• Execute other tasks assigned by the Head of Circulation and the Library Director as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Knowledge of library offerings
• Knowledge of circulation duties
• Knowledge of relevant technologies
• Ability to cultivate a warm and welcoming attitude to patrons
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information both in written and oral form
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and as part of a team
• Ability to work independently, manage numerous diverse tasks, and remain organized
• Time management skills to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines
• A high level of emotional intelligence

• Mature judgment and initiative

• Compliance with NJ First Residency requirements

Hours:

• Tuesdays 9am – 1pm; Wednesday 12pm – 8pm; Thursdays 9am – 5pm (18 hours total)
• 1 Saturday (10am – 2pm) and 1 Sunday (1pm – 5pm) a month. Sundays at premium.
• Additional coverage as needed

Compensation:

• $18.00 / hour

To Apply:

• Please send a resume and letter of interest to usdrcirc@bccls.org. Please note only candidates of interest will be contacted. 

Application link or email address: usdrcirc@bccls.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $18.00/hr

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus: Circulation

Work schedule: Part-Time