Employment

PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT--Circulation

PT JOB OPENING– November 2022

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Primary Department: Circulation

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Welcome and assist library patrons with a smile at busy Circulation Desk, with occasional coverage in other departments
Perform superior in-person and telephone Customer Service
Use computer system to help patrons locate, borrow and return books and media, and to create and update library cards
Reader’s Advisory: assist patrons at all service desks and in the stacks in selection of best books, films and music materials to meet specific needs and interests
Lead or lend a hand with programming as needed, e.g., plan a lecture, lead a book group
Shelve materials throughout library and keep the stacks organized, neat and clean
Related duties as required

HOURS: Schedule has some flexibility. (13hrs/wk plus every third Saturday)

STARTING SALARY: $14 - $16, commensurate with experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Team player: Loves meeting & inspiring people. Enjoys working with adults and children in a busy environment
Customer-focused: warm, friendly, helpful, courteous & energetic with a can-do, positive attitude
Excellent communication skills, computer proficient; creativity, familiarity with social media and desktop publishing experience a plus
Knowledge of popular books and media in all formats and a desire to share that knowledge with others
Able to create, administer or assist with programming. Fresh ideas welcome.
Able to lift books, stand, shelve on low and high shelves
College degree and BCCLS experience a plus

For employment application, please visit www.ridgewoodlibrary.org or the Circulation Desk.
Please send application, resume & references to:
Lisa Trent, Circulation Supervisor, ltrent@ridgewoodlibrary.org

The Ridgewood Library hires under NJDOP & EOE guidelines. Fully qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.

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