Part Time Library Assistant – Lending Services Department Bergenfield Public Library

The Bergenfield Public Library is seeking an energetic, flexible and customer-service focused individual for our busy Lending Services Department. The successful applicant will work as a team player to provide excellent customer service at the checkout desk. They will have demonstrated the capacity to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

Duties include direct patron assistance at the checkout desk (checkout, discharging, renewal, patron registration, settling fines, etc.); answering phones; searching for materials in the catalog and on shelves; packing for interlibrary loan deliveries and other duties as required. Light lifting and bending required. Strong computer skills are required; knowledge of BCCLS policies and procedures are preferred. Those who speak multiple languages are strongly encouraged to apply.

The position is for 2 Sundays per month (12:30pm-5pm) at $24.36/hr ($16.24 at time and a half rate) during the school year. There will be potential for additional shifts. Flexibility needed to cover shifts for sick and vacation times is preferred. Weekday fill in shifts would be at $16.24/hr rate.