Library Technician (Part-Time)

Monmouth University • West Long Branch, NJ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Monmouth University is seeking applications for two part-time Library Technicians in the Guggenheim Memorial Library. The successful candidates will be expected to: check-in and check-out library materials according to the circulation department procedure/policy manual; assist in all in shelf reading and re-shelving of all library materials; perform job related duties relating to the operation of the circulation desk such as, collecting fines and issuing memberships. This is an on-campus, in-person, non-remote position.

Requirements

• 3 years of related experience.
• Experience handling cash and financial transactions.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Basic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016.
• Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to shelve books.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull book carts which may weight up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Library experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016 and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reference questions as able when library is open and librarians are not on duty.
• Check in and out material, issue library memberships, collect membership and lost book fees, and answer questions about billing accounts and claims returned material.
• Distribute and retrieve interlibrary loan materials.
• Field and route telephone inquiries.
• Conduct and record hourly library patron counts.
• Provide circulation services to the University faculty, staff and students and to users not affiliated with the University.
• Provide information and instruction in use of library collection and equipment.
• Respond to general information questions.
• Responsible for opening and closing the building.
• Responsible for opening and closing desk operations and tallying financial balances, petty cash and fines/fees.
• Utilizing circulation module of web based library management system, verify and update patron records, place and process holds, recalls, patron blocks, checkout, check-in and renewals.
• Maintain and organize the Little Free Library ensuring books are neatly arranged and the collection remains clean and accessible.
• Assist with enforcement of library security and emergency procedures.
• Maintain, shelve and shelf-read material in the general collection, periodicals and microforms.

Benefits

• Part-Time Staff earn sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT capacity.
• Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs.
• University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed