LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group
LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group is hiring: Substitute Assistant Libraria
LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group, Mission, KS, United States
Substitute Library Assistant – Raritan Public Library
The Raritan Public Library is seeking a Substitute Library Assistant to help staff our Circulation Desk as needed.
This position is on-call, with no set weekly hours. Scheduling is based on the needs of the library, including covering staff vacations, sick days, and other absences.
Duties Include:
- Assisting patrons with checking in/out materials.
- Sorting and shelving library materials.
- Creating and renewing library cards for patrons.
- Assisting patrons with technology, such as databases, the library catalog, and computer applications.
- Collecting payments for copies, faxes, fines, and lost or damaged items.
- Performing opening and closing procedures for the library.
- Answering phones and performing general office tasks like photocopying, downloading, and scanning materials.
- Answering questions from patrons, including providing reader's advisory and general reference.
- Assisting with the promotion of library programs and services.
- Assisting with programming and outreach.
- Helping patrons locate materials in the collection.
- Emptying the book drop.
- Assisting with weeding and collection management.
- Cleaning circulation materials and shelves as needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for serving the public.
- Ability to readily adapt to a variety of assignments and work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented.
- Fluent in English to perform the duties of the position. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions.
- Ability to follow written and oral directions.
- Ability to lift 30 pounds and maneuver 50-pound library carts.
- Ability to retrieve library materials from both high and low-level shelving.
Experience and Education:
- Previous experience in an educational, retail, or customer service environment is required. Previous library experience is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent certification.