A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
Includes evenings and alternating Saturdays. Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine nonprofessional library tasks; does other related duties as required.
NOTE:
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Requirements License Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Examples of Work:
Charges and discharges library material to users. Computes and collects fines and makes change. Answers patron inquiries pertaining to physical location of library material, library hours, offices and personnel, and availability and reserve of popular or new publications. Reviews library membership applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification, and records changes of such information. Lists overdue library material from card files and completes overdue notices for notifying patrons. 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. Locates required publications primarily based on call number. Performs searches for publications in immediate vicinity of its proper location. Checks shelves to ensure materials are filed properly. Clips articles from newspapers/periodicals and arranges clippings in suitable form according to topical subject matter as directed. Repairs library material using mending tape, paste, and brush; places covers on material; pastes book pockets and/or data slips; sprays lacquer to protect spine. Prepares library materials for circulation. 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.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers. Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word. Ability to converse, speaking clearly, concisely, and courteously. Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one-or-two step instructions. Ability to perform numerical filing beyond the initial digit of a sequence of figures. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. Atlantic County employees are members of a highly trained and experienced workforce where dedication, resourcefulness and creativity are valued and the work is stimulating. Our permanent employees (non-temporary/seasonal) receive outstanding benefits, which may include: Pension through New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Deferred Compensation (457) Plans 14 Paid Holidays Off, along with Paid Sick and Vacation Leave Longevity Stipends Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance through pension plan Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program Educational Leave and Reimbursement Program
