JFCS of Southern New Jersey is hiring: Library Assistant – Technical Services in

Non-Exempt; Union Represented, Para-Professional Full Time

Salary $31,442.00 Filing Deadline: Friday, September 5th *Or until filled About the Position:

The Cherry Hill Public Library is seeking a dedicated and focused Library Assistant candidate for our Technical Services department. The Library Assistant performs cataloging and technical processing services of all new library materials, including covering and labeling as a member of our Technical Services team, and performs other related duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be integral to various cataloging functions working as a seamless member of the Technical Services Department.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree with two years of relevant library experience or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience, i.e. prior work in a library setting or similar environment requiring bibliographic knowledge. Experience with library management systems, preferably KOHA. Familiarity with OCLC. Must be well organized, able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

Work Schedule: Work schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the Library however the base hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Other Requirements: Successfully pass a criminal background check. Physical ability to lift heavy books and push book carts New Jersey residency required pursuant to NJSA 54:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), if selected for the position.

About the Library: The Cherry Hill Public Library is the largest municipal library in the southern New Jersey area serving a population of 70,000+. The Library is open seven days a week and is operational Monday through Wednesday from 10:00am to 9pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and 32 Sundays. *Hours subject to change.

Filing Deadline: Original hard copies of the applicant package must be received by the Administration Department by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 5th.

How to Apply: Links to the application and job description are on our intranet. Applicants must submit a Cherry Hill Public Library Application and/or Resume. Resumes may be submitted to Jennie Purcell, Chief of Operations, at jpurcell@chplnj.org You may also send a completed applicant package in confidence (sealed envelope) to: Jennie Purcell, Chief of Operations Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 Kings Highway North Cherry Hill, NJ 08034