Shelver

Youth Services Department

Hourly Part Time

Year-Round Position

Schedule:

6 - 8 hours per week; 2 weeknight, 2-hr. shifts; 1weekend shift

Duties :

1. Re-shelving returned children’s and young adult materials;
2. Maintaining the shelves for these materials;
3. Providing directional assistance to library customers;
4. Checking the department Page Log at the beginning of each shift for new messages;
5. Recording the work completed at the end of the shift; and
6. Performing other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability:

This position requires the ability to alphabetize and file by numbers. This individual must be well organized and neat and pay close attention to detail.
Some knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a public library is preferred.

Minimum Training and Experience:

This position requires a person who is at least 16 years old and has maintained above average grades. Sophomore and junior high school students preferred.

Physical and Metal Standards:

This position requires the ability to carry out physical duties which includes moving loaded book carts and bending, kneeling and stretching to file, shelve and retrieve materials.

Hourly Rate:

$7.25 per hour

Supervisor:

Carol Phillips, Manager of Youth Services

Application:

By 5pm Friday, June 7, 2013. This position may be filled prior to the application deadline. Applications are available in the Administration office, the Information Services desk at The Library and on The Library web site above right. Send applications to Maryann Ralph, The Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

Teen Librarian

Adult Services Department

Salaried Full Time

Schedule:

35 hours per week; including two 1-9 p.m. days per week, and weekend rotations.

General Description:

The teen librarian develops and coordinates teen programs and activities to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of teens in the community; participates in youth services programming; orders and catalogs materials for teens; provides service and maintains liaisons with schools and community agencies; and works with teen volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires a knowledge and appreciation of teen literature, social and electronic media including twitter, Facebook, blogs, gaming and website resources. Candidate must have the ability to work effectively with schools and other community organizations, the ability to develop programs and services to meet teens’ and children’s needs; and the ability to use Internet and other information technologies.

Education and Experience:

A teen librarian must have a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school with coursework in Young Adult Literature. Public library experience preferred.

Salary:

$51,785

Start date:

June 10, 2013

Supervisor:

Stephanie Nye, Manager of Adult Services

Application:

By Friday, May 31, 2013. The position may be filled prior to the application deadline. Application forms are available in the Administration Office and at the Information Services desk at The Library and on The Library website above right.
Send applications to Maryann Ralph, The Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. or by email: SKaspin@ebpl.org

Reference Librarian

Information Services Department

Hourly Part-Time

Schedule:

4 hours per week: Saturday 1-5pm; additional hours as needed

Duties:

A Librarian provides professional reference service for both ready-reference and customized research requests using print and digital resources; models exemplary customer service behaviors when conducting reference interviews or assisting customers in locating materials; participates in collection development of print and web-based research tools; is adept in using databases, social networking tools, and digital resources; and is a library advocate who markets The Library’s programs and services on a regular basis to promote library usage and awareness.

Educational Experience:

A Reference Librarian must have a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school and some public library experience.

Additional Requirement:

Candidate is requried to have flexibility to assist during weekday hours, when necessary.

Salary:

$28.45 per hour

Start Date:

June 1, 2013

Supervisor:

Karen Parry, Information Services Manager

Application:

By Friday, May 31, 2013. This position may be filled prior to the application deadline. An application is available at the top of this page. Email applications and resumes to Maryann Ralph, Assistant Director, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

High School Page

Information Services Department

Hourly Part-Time (104)

Schedule:

6 hours per week: Monday 4-7; and Thursday 4-7;

Duties:

• Assists patrons with printers, photocopier, fax, scanner, computers
• Shelving magazines, newspapers, and books
• Assist with interlibrary loans; pulling titles and mailing
• Maintains shelf order in reference, health, business and job collections
• Performs routine maintenance on library equipment
• Performs special tasks as assigned

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability

This position requires the ability to shelve and file materials by alphanumeric codes; to work closely with and be responsive to the public and staff; and to remain pleasant in the face of constant demand. This individual must be well organized and neat, pay close attention to detail, and have clear language, speaking and writing skills. Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office are required.

Education and Experience:

This position requires the physical ability to carry out employment responsibilities, including bending, kneeling and stretching to handle materials; moving and lifting equipment and loaded materials carts and trucks.

Salary:

$7.25 per hour

Start Date:

Immediate

Supervisor:

Karen Parry, Information Services Manager

Application:

By Friday, May 31, 2012. This position may be filled prior to the application deadline. An application is available at the top of this page. Email applications and resumes to Maryann Ralph, Assistant Director, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

 

High School Page

Information Services Department

Hourly Part-Time (104)

Schedule:

6 hours per week: Tuesday 4-7; and Saturday 1-4;

Duties:

• Assists patrons with printers, photocopier, fax, scanner, computers
• Shelving magazines, newspapers, and books
• Assist with interlibrary loans; pulling titles and mailing
• Maintains shelf order in reference, health, business and job collections
• Performs routine maintenance on library equipment
• Performs special tasks as assigned

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability

This position requires the ability to shelve and file materials by alphanumeric codes; to work closely with and be responsive to the public and staff; and to remain pleasant in the face of constant demand. This individual must be well organized and neat, pay close attention to detail, and have clear language, speaking and writing skills. Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office are required.

Education and Experience:

This position requires the physical ability to carry out employment responsibilities, including bending, kneeling and stretching to handle materials; moving and lifting equipment and loaded materials carts and trucks.

Salary:

$7.25 per hour

Start Date:

Immediate

Supervisor:

Karen Parry, Information Services Manager

Application:

By Friday, May 31, 2012. This position may be filled prior to the application deadline. An application is available at the top of this page. Email applications and resumes to Maryann Ralph, Assistant Director, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

Cleaner

Maintenance Department

Hourly Part-Time

Schedule:

15 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 1 - 4 p.m.

General Description

1. Clean the Library, including but not limited to; scrubbing restrooms, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures and washing windows and walls.
2. Accommodate the public using The Library and the meeting rooms.
3. Prepare rooms for meetings
4. Maintain security of the building when closed to the public.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires a person who is thorough in his/her work and is able to work without supervision. Clear language skills for interactions with the public are required.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a person who is at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. Previous cleaning experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record is required.

Salary:

$9.55 per hour and up depending on experience

Start Date:

Immediate

Supervisor:

Maryann Ralph, Assistant Director

Application:

By Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The position may be filled prior to the application deadline. Application forms are available in the Administration Office and at the Information Services desk at The Library and on The Library website above right.
Send applications to Maryann Ralph, Assistant Director, The Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. or by email: Mralph@ebpl.org

Afternoon Cleaner

Maintenance Department

Hourly Part-Time

Schedule:

8 hours per week, Friday and Saturday from 4 - 8 p.m.

General Description

1. Clean the Library, including but not limited to; scrubbing restrooms, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures and washing windows and walls.
2. Accommodate the public using The Library and the meeting rooms.
3. Prepare rooms for meetings
4. Maintain security of the building when closed to the public.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires a person who is thorough in his/her work and is able to work without supervision. Clear language skills for interactions with the public are required.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a person who is at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. Previous cleaning experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record is required.

Salary:

$9.55 per hour and up depending on experience

Start Date:

Immediate

Supervisor:

Maryann Ralph, Assistant Director

Application:

By Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The position may be filled prior to the application deadline. Application forms are available in the Administration Office and at the Information Services desk at The Library and on The Library website above right.
Send applications to Maryann Ralph, Assistant Director, The Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. or by email: Mralph@ebpl.org

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