Part-Time Library Assistant

The West Milford Township Library is seeking a part-time (28 hours a week) Library Assistant to
join our Circulation Department. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with the public and
possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The applicant must be a friendly and
flexible quick-thinker who can multitask and is very detail-oriented. Candidate must have
computer skills needed to learn library technology and circulation software quickly and be
capable of helping library users with basic computer needs. Excellent customer service skills,
flexibility, and the ability to work as a team member are a must. Experience working in PALS
Plus libraries or with Workflows is desirable, although not necessary.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assisting the public at the Circulation Desk
• Assisting the public in the Children’s Room as needed
• Assisting librarians and library associates with both in-house and outreach needs
• Checking items in and out to patrons
• Registering new library patrons
• Maintaining and updating information on patron library accounts
• Collecting circulation fees and fines, and processing transactions
• Providing patrons with directional assistance and/or directing them to the appropriate
  service desk for help
• Assisting patrons with the public printers and copiers when necessary
• Answering and routing telephone calls
• Shelving library materials, maintaining shelf order, shelf-reading, and searching for
  items from system generated lists
• Packing / unpacking interlibrary delivery items

This is a part-time position, 28 hours per week, at a pay rate of $18.39 per hour, and includes
two evenings per week and weekend coverage on a rotating basis. Candidates must be willing
to become a New Jersey resident within one year of hire. West Milford Township Library offers
paid vacation, personal and sick time. This is a union and civil service position. Offers of
employment are pending the completion of a criminal background check.

The West Milford Township Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates of interest will be
contacted. To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and the three professional
references to Karyn Gost, Library Director, at gost@wmtl.org
In the subject line of the email, please type “Part-Time 28 Hours Library Assistant.”