Upper Saddle River Library Weekend Circulation Library Assistant

Weekend Circulation Library Assistant

The Upper Saddle River Library is seeking a Part Time Circulation Library Assistant for weekend hours and additional coverage as needed.

Weekend Circulation Library Assistants perform day to day circulation duties for the Library and work closely with the Weekend Reference Librarians. Circulation Library Assistants report directly to the Head of Circulation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting opening procedures.
• Assisting patrons at the circulation desk and on the phone, including checking materials in and out, retrieving reserved items for patrons, placing holds, renewing items, and creating/renewing library accounts.
• Assisting patrons with library technology and digital services such as the BCCLS ILS, Library website, public computers, printer/scanner/copier, and digital resources.
• Conducting additional circulation duties, including emptying the book drop, shelving returned materials, retrieving items to fulfill hold requests, and other tasks as needed.
• Conducting closing procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Working knowledge of LEAP is strongly desired
• Knowledge of circulation duties
• Ability to cultivate a warm and welcoming attitude to patrons
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers
• Compliance with NJ First Residency requirements

Hours:

• 1 Saturday (10am – 2pm) and 1 Sunday (1pm – 5pm) a month. Sundays at premium.
• Additional coverage as needed

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

To Apply: Please send a resume and letter of interest tousdrcirc . Please note only candidates of interest will be contacted.

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