Library Assistant

1 day ago

New York, New York, United States Ocean County Library, NJ Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Library Assistant to join our team at Ocean County Library, NJ. As a key member of our branch team, you will provide exceptional customer service to our patrons, assist with program planning and execution, and support the daily operations of our library.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide excellent customer service to patrons, answering questions and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Assist with program planning and execution, including designing and preparing materials, monitoring programs, and performing puppet shows.
  • Support the Youth Services librarians in their work with children, including helping to design and prepare materials for programs and monitoring the drop-in craft program.
  • Answer patron inquiries regarding library hours, offices, and personnel, as well as the availability and ability to place holds on popular or new publications.
  • Serve children and their families at the Youth Services Information desk, helping children find materials and place requests, assisting children at the Internet and games computers, registering children for programs, and assisting librarians in preparing the program area and working with them in programs.
  • May assist in processing children's library card applications for group visits, preparing new materials for use, and maintaining replacement list receipts and reports.
  • Assist and support the Summer Reading Program.
  • May assist students with homework assignments as needed.
Requirements
  • Ability to work harmoniously with peers, subordinates, and customers by actively creating an atmosphere of respect and inclusion.
  • Ability to understand and follow Ocean County Library policies and procedures.
  • Performs filing/shelving/searching tasks involving the use of the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the library, including word processing, the library circulation and catalog modules, telephone system, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.
  • Ability to meet Ocean County Library's Reference Competencies Level I within one year of employment.
Education and Experience

Applicants must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. To be appointed to the Senior Library Assistant title, applicants must meet all New Jersey Civil Service requirements. Successful completion of one year (30 semester hour credits) in a librarian technician course at an accredited college or university can be substituted for the above experience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid time off and NJ State Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

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