Part-Time Library Assistant

About the Department

The Part-Time Library Assistant is responsible for providing a full-range of duties and responsibilities in support of the assigned area of the library.

This is a part-time position, working 15-18 hours per week.

Provides a high level of customer service to assist students.

Handles all functions at the Circulation Desk, including check in/check out of materials, registering and updating library cards, etc. through online Library automation system.

Answers telephone and responds to questions, forwards calls, as appropriate.

Shelves library materials, according to LC Classification system.

Responds to general inquiries and requests for information and forwards Reference inquiries to appropriate librarian.

Assists students with obtaining prints and with basic troubleshooting of printers.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Provides a high level of customer service to assist students.
• Handles all functions at the Circulation Desk, including check in/check out of materials, registering and updating library cards, etc. through online Library automation system.
• Answers telephone and responds to questions, forwards calls, as appropriate.
• Shelves library materials, according to LC Classification system.
• Responds to general inquiries and requests for information and forwards Reference inquiries to appropriate librarian.
• Assists students with obtaining prints and with basic troubleshooting of printers.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred Minimum 1 year experience in library setting preferred. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours, including nights and weekends, to meet department and College needs Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in library setting preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours, including nights and weekends, to meet department and College needs
• Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ’s vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical activity of the position: Standing Walking Talking Hearing Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, such as picking, pinching, typing Physical requirements of the position: Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently Visual acuity requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity Workplace conditions of the position: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey.

New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College.

For more information about RCSJ’s vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical activity of the position:

• Standing
• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, such as picking, pinching, typing

Physical requirements of the position:

• Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently

Visual acuity requirements of the position:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity

Workplace conditions of the position:

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Paid Time Off: Employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, as defined by the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law. Pension Benefits: This position may be eligible for the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) under the New Jersey State Pension System. The DCRP is a defined contribution plan available for eligible part time employees. Six investment carriers are authorized to provide investment options and service in the DCRP. Employees contribute 5% of their base salary with a 3% employer match. Eligibility in this plan requires a minimum salary of $5,000. Employee Assistance Program: RCSJ offers its employees an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a free and completely confidential service available to help employees manage issues in their work and personal lives. EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services. The issues for which EAP provides support vary, but examples include: Substance abuse Safe working environment Emotional distress Major life events, including births, accidents, and deaths Health care concerns Financial or legal concerns Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents

Paid Time Off: Employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, as defined by the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law.

Pension Benefits: This position may be eligible for the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) under the New Jersey State Pension System.

The DCRP is a defined contribution plan available for eligible part time employees.

Six investment carriers are authorized to provide investment options and service in the DCRP.

Employees contribute 5% of their base salary with a 3% employer match.

Eligibility in this plan requires a minimum salary of $5,000.

Employee Assistance Program: RCSJ offers its employees an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This is a free and completely confidential service available to help employees manage issues in their work and personal lives.

EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.

The issues for which EAP provides support vary, but examples include:

• Substance abuse Safe working environment Emotional distress Major life events, including births, accidents, and deaths Health care concerns Financial or legal concerns Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents
• Safe working environment Emotional distress Major life events, including births, accidents, and deaths Health care concerns Financial or legal concerns Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents
• Emotional distress Major life events, including births, accidents, and deaths Health care concerns Financial or legal concerns Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents
• Major life events, including births, accidents, and deaths Health care concerns Financial or legal concerns Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents
• Health care concerns Financial or legal concerns Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents
• Financial or legal concerns Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents
• Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents
• Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents
• Concerns about aging parents

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Yes
• No