Part-Time Library Assistant Local History – Elizabeth Public Library

Department: Local History
Reports To:  Local History Department Head
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4-8 and Saturdays 9-5; Part-time (up to 19 hours per week)

Library Assistants at our branches provide excellent customer service while supporting the daily operations of our library's local history department. Responsibilities include:

• Providing outstanding customer service to patrons of all ages.
• Assisting with planning, preparing, promoting, and implementing library programs.
• Helping set up and clean up program spaces and activities.
• Assisting patrons with library services, technology, and locating materials.
• Creating and maintaining book displays and promotional materials.
• Basic research experience
• Shelving, organizing, and maintaining library collections and public areas.
• Supporting outreach and community engagement initiatives as assigned.
• Assisting with opening and closing procedures.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service, clerical, or library experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish or Haitian Creole) preferred.
• Ability to learn library software, databases, and office technology.
• Knowledge of Elizabeth's history.
• Familiar with Canva and Google Workspace
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry library materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move book carts throughout the workday.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Alex Laudisi at alaudisi [at] elizpl.org (alaudisi[at]elizpl[dot]org).