Library Assistant - Part Time (New Jersey Room)

Work Status : Part-Time (up to 16 hours per week) Evenings and Weekends Required. SALARY EXPECTATION : $21.98 / hour The Jersey City Free Public Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to help staff and patrons in our local history department (Priscilla Gardner Main - New Jersey Room).

JOB DUTIES : · Charges and discharges library material to users; answers patron inquiries pertaining to physical location of library material, library hours, digital resources, etc.

refers complex questions to supervisors; checks availability of materials; reserves library materials; locates required publications primarily based on call number.

Performs filing or shelving tasks involving the use of the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word;

performs searches for publications in immediate vicinity of its proper location; checks shelves to ensure materials are filed properly.

• May repair library material using mending tape, paste, and brush; prepares books for circulation, which may include placing covers on material, pasting book pockets and / or data slips, spraying lacquer to protect spine, etc.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and / or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Operates standard office machines, such as copiers and microfilm readers. · Under supervision, assists in archival processing and metadata management.
• Informs individuals of library services. · Answers telephones. · Perform other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES : Communication / Collaboration · Communicates effectively using a variety of methods · Effectively communicates relevant and timely information to appropriate stakeholders · Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals · Works effectively on teams with strong team-building skills and attitudes · Ability to compare written and printed material for accuracy.
• Ability to read with comprehension. · Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions, or plans. · Knowledge of general vocabulary, spelling and of standard English grammar.
• Knowledge of filing systems · Applies effective strategies to manage organizational politics, conflict and difficult coworker behaviors · Communicates effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals from diverse backgrounds · Selects and applies the most appropriate and effective communication means to meet situational needs Customer Service · Contributes to and models customer service standards that enhance the user experience · Models standards and practices for the delivery of quality internal and external customer service · Applies customer service skills to enhance the level of user satisfaction · Applies effective techniques to address difficult situations with users and staff · Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service Professional Development · Manages the development of one’s own learning and ongoing improvement of skills and knowledge · Uses creative and innovative approaches · Establishes strategies and long-range initiatives to create a learning environment within the division and the library · Plans for and supports staff career development opportunities · Contributes to the development and implementation of a culture that embraces ongoing learning Community Engagement · Demonstrates the impact and value of the library to the community through ongoing evaluation and assessment of library services · Maintains positive public relations through communication and promotion of the library’s values, services, accomplishments and needs to all stakeholders · Builds relationships and support for the library with community organizations · Contributes to creating a welcoming and user-friendly physical environment that encourages all community members to use library services Technology · Performs basic functions of email, calendar applications, and task management · Understands and uses basic computer hardware, peripherals, software, and operating system functions · Demonstrates information literacy and understands common security protocols related to Internet use · Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Word and Excel) PERFERRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION : · Ability to demonstrate a practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools such as ILS (Integrated Library Systems), shelving arrangements, Dewey Decimal Classification System, and successful completion of relevant manager training within the organization.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT SKILLS : · Knowledge of Jersey City’s population, geography, and / or local government. · Facility in a non-English language spoken in Jersey City (such as Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Tagalog, etc.

NOTES : For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the Library’s operational needs.

Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship. Powered by JazzHR