Part Time Library Assistant/Parsippany Library Job at Librarylinknj in Parsippan

Part Time Library Assistant/Parsippany Library Job Vacancy: Part Time Library Assistant Summary: The Parsippany Library is seeking a Part Time Library Assistant to join the Customer Service Department at the Main Library. This position will be customer-facing, and duties include customer-service and front desk handling tasks. About the Library: The Parsippany Library serves a population of 56,000 with a Main Library and two branches. Located in Morris County, NJ, Parsippany is a vibrant and diverse community which has often been recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Title: Library Assistant Location: Main Library 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Department: Customer Service Supervisor: Head of Customer Service Compensation: $17.00/hour and includes paid sick, vacation, and holidays, and enrollment in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) if eligible. Schedule : 22 hours per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays: 4-9pm; Saturdays 9-5pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. To apply: Please submit a completed application (found on our website) and a resume to melanie.allerdings@parsippanylibrary.org by 2/23/2025. Only those considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please. Library Assistant Job Description Job Duties: Greet patrons and visitors in a friendly and courteous manner Check in/out Library materials, and place holds as requested Answer patron questions, and direct to appropriate department or location as needed Complete the above listed job duties in person and over the phone Assist patrons with signing up for and renewing library cards Prepare library materials for holds and transfers between branches and other libraries Deliver books to patrons through curbside pickup, in all weather types Collect and safeguard money from book purchases Return materials to shelves, and check that all materials are in the correct location Empty the outdoor book drop Follow opening and closing procedures as assigned Enforce Library rules of conduct and policies with patrons Effectively work as a member of the Customer Service team to complete assignments, plan and decorate for events, and keep the front desk running smoothly Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Punctual, dependable, and well organized Ability to alphabetize beyond the first letter of a word or initial digit of a sequence of figures. Comfortable with computers, including library software, and timekeeping systems; experience with MAIN a plus Ability to take direction and follow instructions, given verbally and in writing Able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, grab, climb, push, and pull. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and the ability to push/pull carts and bins up to 100 pounds. New Jersey residency requirement: “New Jersey First Act", N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70). Ability to communicate effectively with library staff and patrons Job Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent 1-2 years of Customer service experience “Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay #J-18808-Ljbffr