Part-Time Library Assistant - West Milford Township Library

Job Description:

Part-Time Library Assistant

The West Milford Township Library is seeking a part-time (28 hours a
week) Library Assistant to join our Circulation Department. The ideal candidate
must enjoy working with the public and possess excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. The applicant must be a friendly and flexible quick-thinker who can
multitask and is very detail-oriented.  Candidate
must have computer skills needed to learn library technology and circulation
software quickly and be capable of helping library users with basic computer
needs.  Excellent customer service
skills, flexibility, and the ability to work as a team member are a must.
Experience working in PALS Plus libraries or with Workflows is desirable,
although not necessary.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

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Assisting the public at the Circulation Desk

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Assisting the public in the Children’s Room as
needed

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Assisting librarians and library associates with
both in-house and outreach needs

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Checking items in and out to patrons

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Registering new library patrons

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Maintaining and updating information on patron
library accounts

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Collecting circulation fees and fines, and
processing transactions

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Providing patrons with directional assistance and/or
directing them to the appropriate service desk for help

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Assisting patrons with the public printers and
copiers when necessary

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Answering and routing telephone calls

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Shelving library materials, maintaining shelf order,
shelf-reading, and searching for items from system generated lists

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Packing / unpacking interlibrary delivery items

This
is a part-time position, 28 hours per week, at a pay rate of $18.39 per hour,
and includes two evenings per week and weekend coverage on a rotating basis. Candidates
must be willing to become a New Jersey resident within one year of hire. West
Milford Township Library offers paid vacation, personal and sick time. This is
a union and civil service position. Offers of employment are pending the completion of a criminal
background check.

The West
Milford Township Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates of interest will
be contacted. To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and the three professional
references to Karyn Gost, Library Director, at gost@wmtl.org                                                            In
the subject line of the email, please type “Part-Time 28 Hours Library
Assistant.”

Application link or email address: gost@wmtl.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $18.39/hour

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus: Circulation

Work schedule: Part-Time