Jersey City Free Public Library · 1 month ago
Principal Library Assistant - Bookmobile
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$47K/yr - $51K/yr
2+ years expJersey City Free Public Library is the largest municipal library in New Jersey, dedicated to serving its diverse community. The Principal Library Assistant will perform technical and paraprofessional duties, manage library materials on the Bookmobile, conduct programs for various community groups, and ensure efficient library operations.
CharityChildrenEducationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participates in implementation of library extension programs on mobile units, at community agencies, and in other non-library settings throughout the community; conducts programs for which objectives and general procedures have been established or outlined such as story hours, preschool programs, and programs for senior citizens, convalescents, ethnic groups, and school students; promotes library extension programs; makes personal contacts and provides routine information to community residents
Coordinates activities of a library unit or section such as circulation desk, periodical section, shelving of library material, book processing section, or interloan section; follows established policies and procedures with responsibility for revising work methods or processes to increase efficiency; issues assignments and trains subordinate personnel assigned to such units
Processes interloan requisitions for library material between area/branch libraries and the main library; charges and discharges library material to users; examines collections of books, films, periodicals, and so forth to weed material for purpose of discarding due to obsolescence; inspects books for damage; lists overdue library material 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 subject or topic
Promotes good customer service; registers new members; reviews library card applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification and records changes of such information; answers patrons' inquiries pertaining to library hours, physical location of library material, offices, etc.; explains library services to community residents or groups; answers patrons' inquiries pertaining to library hours, physical location of library material, offices, or personnel including explanation of basic library resources and services; meets the needs of a diverse community; Maintains cooperative relationships with local community residents and system-wide library staff; meet the needs of a diverse community
Determines and prepares content and arrangement of library material for displays, exhibits, and special library programs
Gathers data; compiles numerical reports on circulations, accessions, or other aspects of library operations using basic arithmetic
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Two (2) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools (card catalog, microfilm, shelving, circulation systems, and so forth.) OR Satisfactory completion of a two-year library technician course at an accredited college or university
NJ Driver's license is required
Preferred
Preference given to applicants currently earning a master's degree in library or information science from a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey college master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison College
Ability to manage and administer library programs
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.).is desired
CDLB License highly desirable
Benefits
Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment
Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added
Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment
Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year
Life & AD&D insurance
403b
Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date)
Company
Jersey City Free Public Library
The Jersey City Free Public Library is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, serving one of the most diverse cities in the country.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase