Library of the Chathams
Position Description
Adult Services Associate
Status and Reporting: Part-time position 25 hours weekly includes evening and weekend work. This position reports to the Adult Services Department Head, and works closely with the Assistant Director and the Community Outreach Coordinator on programming.
Overall: As a member of the Adult Services Department, plans, coordinates, and delivers library services for adults, providing services for adult collections, programming, reference services, and community outreach while directly serving the public.
Duties, Functions, Responsibilities
1. Runs one or more book clubs or other regular programming developed in-house.
2. Staffs the information desk. Explains use of basic reference sources to patrons, provides readers’ advisory service to suggest materials; answers basic reference questions; retrieves materials stored in the downstairs stacks and the N.J. History Room; compiles lists of book titles, bibliographies, or reading lists in response to patrons and/or internal administrative requests; reviews library collections of books and periodicals in order to weed for purpose of discarding. On as needed basis, assists in many duties of Circulation department. Is responsible, when assigned, for opening and closing building, incorporating related chores: lighting, locks, equipment, security checks on both levels.
3. Helps with holds work.
4. Develops selected programs; runs programs as needed.
5. Creates and maintains book displays in conjunction with decorating/celebrations calendar or other current events.
6. Collection development and management in selected area(s).
7. Takes responsibility, under supervision, of building a well-rounded collection of materials in selected area(s) which meet the needs of the community; coordinates and implements through staff the selection and acquisition of materials. Helps determine and execute the change in location for materials within the library. Pulls materials from the shelves for purpose of weeding and/or reorganizing the collection.
8. Additional tasks as requested or requiring coverage.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
· Ability to direct, coordinate and administer services and projects with a minimum of direct supervision.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Commitment to providing the best quality customer service to our patrons.
· Computer skills including, but not limited to, the ability to work competently with the library’s online catalog, databases, email, calendar and circulation systems.
Qualifications and Requirements
· Minimum of three (3) years of library experience including work at a circulation/customer service desk and extensive Readers’ Advisory experience.
· Proven record of administrative competence, ability to meet deadlines, and willingness to go the extra mile to get a job done.
· Eligible to become a New Jersey Notary Public.
· Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Compensation: $23.00 - $26.50/hourly
Position Available: Immediately
To Apply: Please email your resume to [email protected]
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
The Library of the Chathams is a joint municipal library that connects the 20,000+ residents of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township with educational resources, as well as opportunities to enrich their lives with cultural and social experiences. The library is a member of the Pillar Library Alliance (formerly Main Library Alliance), which includes over 50 public libraries. Library of the Chatham is supported by a dynamic and dedicated staff of 40+ hardworking individuals, a generous Friends group, an active roster of volunteers, and a newly formed Foundation. As an equal opportunity employer, our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.