Empleo

Trabajar en Johnson Public Library es una experiencia gratificante. JPL está ubicada en el corazón de Main Street, en el centro de Hackensack, lo que significa que el edificio siempre está lleno de vida y actividad. Nuestra ubicación central en la capital del condado de Bergen nos convierte en el recurso de referencia para profesionales que trabajan, padres jóvenes, adolescentes y personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida.

Johnson Public Library es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Job Openings:

Full Time Reference Associate

The Johnson Public Library is seeking a full-time Reference library associate, bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required. The schedule includes one night per week and every other Saturday.

Job description: Reference Associate works at the Reference Desk under the supervision of the Reference Librarian.

Responsibilities:

Assisting patrons with internet access, email, printing, file attachments, downloads and basic troubleshooting with computer problems and mobile devices.
Performing title searches in the online catalog and helping patrons locate materials on the library shelves.
Answering Reference Desk telephone if the Reference Librarian is busy.

Pulling hold requests and checking out items.
Cross training with other departments to cover those departments as needed.
Work on special projects as assigned by the Department Head and/or Director.
Other duties as required.

Skills and Interests:

Ability to work with a diverse community of patrons with different levels of literacy and/or technological abilities.
Previous BCCLS experience preferred.
Excellent customer service attitude and people skills required.
Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
This position requires bending, lifting and reaching.

Salary: 40-44k annually depending on experience and Spanish fluency plus a generous benefits package.

The library offers generous paid vacation and sick time to employees as well as many paid holidays.

Search is open until filled. This is a Civil Service/Union position.

To be considered for this position:

Send resume, cover letter and references to Debbie Bock, Head of Reference: hackref@hackensack.bccls.org

The Johnson Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.