Library Assistant Cranford Public Library

Library Assistant at the Cranford Public Library

JOB POSTING – LIBRARY ASSISTANT – CIRCULATION

The Cranford Public Library is seeking warm, friendly people with good humor and patience to apply for the title of Library Assistant to work in the Circulation Department, a part‑time position. Under general supervision of the Head of Access Services, the Library Assistant provides a variety of library services to patrons of all ages, assists with maintaining and updating the collection, and performs related work as required.

This position will also be cross‑trained in the Children’s Department to assist with leave coverage.

The work week is a minimum of 12 hours, including daytime shifts (9‑1 or 1‑5), at least one evening (5‑9) per week, and an average of one Saturday (9‑5, except summer Saturdays, which are 9‑2) and one Sunday (11:30‑4, closed in the summer) per month.

We are especially seeking individuals (we are filling more than one position) with availability for shifts including:
Monday afternoons/evenings (1‑5, 5‑9), Tuesday evenings (5‑9), Wednesday mornings/afternoons (9‑1, 1‑5), and Thursday afternoons/evenings (1‑5, 5‑9). The successful candidate should also have some availability to cover additional shifts due to call‑outs or vacation leave.

• Greet patrons at the Circulation Desk.
• Answer the phone and refer calls to the appropriate extension.
• Check materials in and out.
• Place requests for materials.
• Register patrons and assist with online registration.
• Collect payment for lost items, postage stamps, used books, Friends of the Cranford Public Library membership.
• Prepare interlibrary loan items for shipping.
• Shelve materials, tidy shelves, and put materials in correct call number and alphabetical order.
• Perform additional related tasks as requested by the supervisor or administrative staff.

At least one year of experience working in a public library environment, including circulation and customer service responsibilities, preferred.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Some college preferred.

• Ability to interact with library patrons successfully, and to foster positive interactions.
• Strong customer service and technology skills, creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Familiarity with books and audio‑visual materials.
• Ability to organize library materials in alphabetical order, and by the library’s classification system (Dewey Decimal).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, to demonstrate teamwork skills and work both independently and as part of a larger group.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the individual requests a reasonable accommodation, but none can be granted without imposing an undue hardship on the Library, such persons may be deemed not qualified for the position.

Must maintain consistent, regular attendance. Employees must comply with the "New Jersey First Act".

The starting hourly wage is $15.92. This is a part‑time position which includes a generous paid time off package.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Kathryn Cannarozzi, Library Director, at kcannarozzi with “Library Assistant” in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled. The Cranford Public Library is an ADA compliant/EOE employer.

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