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 JP 007-20

Open: 2/14/20      Close:3/6/20

Job Title:              Library Assistant, 34 hr/pay period (2 weeks)                    

Department:        M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch, Voorhees

Salary:                $15.00 per hour

Schedule:          Mornings, afternoons, one evening and occasional Saturdays.

                           Schedule may be adjusted based on Library needs                             

Status:                Permanent after completing 90-day working test period

                                                                                                              

 

Description of Duties

The candidate will assist the general public in the computer center or during public computer classes at the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch of the Camden County Library System. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting patrons with software (Microsoft Windows, Office, Firefox or Chrome) in a courteous and professional manner; troubleshooting and maintaining supplies; performing opening and/or closing procedures as scheduled; operating a cash register; scheduling patrons as necessary for workshops; maintaining order in the computer center; and performing tasks as requested by supervisor.

The candidate may also be required to perform a variety of public service tasks, including but not limited to, checking in and out of library materials, computing and collecting fines, registering customers for library cards and programs, processing holds, answering general questions from the public, assisting customers in locating materials, shelving materials, assisting customers on the public computers and other related duties as required. May be scheduled at other branches as needed.

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers.

Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word.

Ability to converse courteously in person and using other methods of communication

Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one-or-two step instructions

Knowledge of KOHA and Dewey Decimal System and Basic Computer Skills a plus.

Appointee may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 

Applications of current employees will be reviewed first, then, other applications will be reviewed in the following order:  residents of Camden County, Contiguous County Residents, and other NJ State Residents.   If the chosen applicant is a not a New Jersey resident, he or she must become a bona fide New Jersey resident to be appointed to the position within the timeframe designated by the Library, not to exceed one year.

 

Employment applications may be obtained at any of our branches or may be printed off our website at www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library

 

Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by March 6, 2020 at 2 pm and should be forwarded to:
Camden County Library, Department of Human Resources

203 Laurel Road

Voorhees, NJ 08043              or   Fax: 856-772-2761 

E-mail: humanresources@camdencountylibrary.org

 

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 JP 008-20
OPEN 2/14/20  cLOSES 3/6/20

Job Title:               Library Assistant, 34 hr/pay period (2 weeks)                        

Department:        M. Allen Vogelson Regional Branch, Voorhees

Salary:                 $15.00 per hour

Schedule:          Primarily  Evenings and  weekends.

                           Schedule may be adjusted based on Library needs                             

Status:               Permanent after completing 90-day working test period

                                                                                                                       

Description of Duties

Under general supervision, primary duties include performing a variety of public service tasks, including but not limited to, checking in and out of library materials, computing and collecting fines, registering customers for library cards and programs, processing holds, answering general questions from the public, assisting customers in locating materials, shelving materials, assisting customers on the public computers and other related duties as required. May be scheduled at other branches as needed.

 

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers.

Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word.

Ability to converse courteously in person and using other methods of communication

Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one-or-two step instructions

Knowledge of KOHA and Dewey Decimal System and Basic Computer Skills a plus.

Appointee may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 

Applications of current employees will be reviewed first, then, other applications will be reviewed in the following order:  residents of Camden County, Contiguous County Residents, and other NJ State Residents.   If the chosen applicant is a not a New Jersey resident, he or she must become a bona fide New Jersey resident to be appointed to the position within the timeframe designated by the Library, not to exceed one year.

Employment applications may be obtained at any of our branches or may be printed off our website at www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library

Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by March 6, 2020   at 2 pm and should be forwarded to:
 

Camden County Library,

Department of Human Resources

203 Laurel Road

Voorhees, NJ 08043              or   Fax: 856-772-2761 

E-mail: humanresources@camdencountylibrary.org 

*Job Posting Number and position title must be in the subject line if sending via email.  Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered. 

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JP 009-20

Open:  2/14//20    Close: 3/6//20

Job Title:           Library Assistant, 32 hr/pay period (2 weeks)                               

Department:     M. Allen Vogelson Regional Branch, Technical Services Dept, Voorhees

Salary:               $15.00 per hour

Schedule:        Days Monday – Friday between 9AM and 5PM.

                         Schedule may be adjusted based on Library needs

Status:              Permanent after completing 90-day working test period

                                                                           ________________

 

Description of Duties

Under general supervision, primary duties include copy cataloging all juvenile & adult paperback materials; copy cataloging all other materials as needed. Labels & covers monographic materials as needed; date stamps materials & affixes special dots, labels & colored tape denoting special collections as necessary. Delivers materials to appropriate departments and mail room for Branches. Serves as backup to the Library Assistant in charge of unpacking and sorting materials shipments.   May be scheduled at other branches or departments as needed.

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers.

Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word.

Ability to converse courteously in person and using other methods of communication

Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one-or-two step instructions

Knowledge of KOHA and Dewey Decimal System and Basic Computer Skills a plus.

Appointee may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 

Applications of current employees will be reviewed first, then, other applications will be reviewed in the following order:  residents of Camden County, Contiguous County Residents, and other NJ State Residents.   If the chosen applicant is a not a New Jersey resident, he or she must become a bona fide New Jersey resident to be appointed to the position within the timeframe designated by the Library, not to exceed one year.

 

Employment applications may be obtained at any of our branches or may be printed off our website at www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-libray

Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by March 6, 2020   at 2 pm and should be forwarded to:

Camden County Library,

Department of Human Resources

203 Laurel Road

Voorhees, NJ 08043              or   Fax: 856-772-2761 

E-mail: humanresources@camdencountylibrary.org

 

*Job Posting Number and position title must be in the subject line if sending via email.  Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered. 

 

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JP 006-20

Open:  2/18/2020 Close:3/10/20

Job Title:              Library Assistant, 30 hr/pay period (2 weeks)                            

Department:        South County Regional Branch, Winslow Twp.

Salary:                 $15.00 per hour

Schedule:          Evenings (4pm)  and weekends.

                           Schedule may be adjusted based on Library needs                             

Status:                Permanent after completing 90-day working test period

                                                                                                                        ________________

Description of Duties

Under general supervision, primary duties include performing a variety of public service tasks, including but not limited to, checking in and out of library materials, computing and collecting fines, registering customers for library cards and programs, processing holds, answering general questions from the public, assisting customers in locating materials, shelving materials, assisting customers on the public computers and other related duties as required. May be scheduled at other branches as needed.

 

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers.

Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word.

Ability to converse courteously in person and using other methods of communication

Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one-or-two step instructions

Knowledge of KOHA and Dewey Decimal System and Basic Computer Skills a plus.

Appointee may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 

Applications of current employees will be reviewed first, then, other applications will be reviewed in the following order:  residents of Camden County, Contiguous County Residents, and other NJ State Residents.   If the chosen applicant is a not a New Jersey resident, he or she must become a bona fide New Jersey resident to be appointed to the position within the timeframe designated by the Library, not to exceed one year.

 

Employment applications may be obtained at any of our branches or may be printed off our website at www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library

Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by March 10_, 2020   at 2 pm and should be forwarded to:
 

Camden County Library

Department of Human Resources

203 Laurel Road

Voorhees, NJ 08043              or   Fax: 856-772-2761 

E-mail: humanresources@camdencountylibrary.org

*Job Posting Number and position title must be in the subject line if sending via email.  Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered. 

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JP 010-20

Open: 2/18/20      Close: 3/10/20                                                                  

Job Title:            Page, 24 hr/pay period (2 weeks)                      

Department:     M. Allen Vogelson Regional Branch, Circulation, Voorhees

Salary:               $11.00 per hour

Schedule:        Primarily evenings and weekends

                          Schedule may be adjusted based on Library needs                             

Status:               Permanent after completing 90-day working test period

                                                                                                                        ________________

 

Description of Duties

As a Page the individual may be asked to:

• Cart and shelve Library materials.
• Gather and shelve material that accumulates on book carts, tables, shelves, and study carrels.
• Shelf reading (making sure that materials are in the correct order).
• Empty the outdoor book drops including on weekends and holidays
• Answer the phone and direct calls to the appropriate individuals
• Fax materials to other libraries and to patrons.

At times, in order to perform assigned duties to this position, the employee may be asked to push a full book cart which can weigh up to 40lbs, twist, bend, kneel, reach, walk or stand for extended periods. May be scheduled at other branches as needed

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers and the Dewey Decimal System

Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word.

Ability to converse courteously in person and using other methods of communication

Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one-or-two step instructions

 

Applications of current employees will be reviewed first, then, other applications will be reviewed in the following order:  residents of Camden County, Contiguous County Residents, and other NJ State Residents.   If the chosen applicant is a not a New Jersey resident, he or she must become a bona fide New Jersey resident to be appointed to the position within the timeframe designated by the Library, not to exceed one year.

 

Employment applications may be obtained at any of our branches or may be printed off our website at www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library

 

Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by March 10, 2020   at 2 pm and should be forwarded to:

Camden County Library

Department of Human Resources

203 Laurel Road

Voorhees, NJ 08043              or   Fax: 856-772-2761 

E-mail: humanresources@camdencountylibrary.org

 

*Job Posting Number and position title must be in the subject line if sending via email.  Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered. 

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 JP 011-20

en: 2/18/20      Close:3/10//20

Job Title:           Building Maintenance Worker, 38 hr/pay period (2 weeks)                                 

Department:        M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch, Maintenance, Systemwide

Salary:                $15.00 per hour

Schedule:          Primarily evenings and weekends.

                           Schedule may be adjusted based on Library needs                             

Status:                Permanent after completing 90-day working test period

                                                                                                                        ________________

 

Description of Duties

Under supervision performs varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks, which include vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, collecting trash, dusting and polishing furniture, and maintaining and requesting supplies. Also, pick up trash outside, minor grounds keeping, shovel snow, and spread sand or salt on icy surfaces when needed, set-up and break down of meeting rooms.  Monitors HVAC and all mechanical systems such as water, fire/sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, and electrical timers and report  discrepancies to appropriate supervisor.  The candidate may be required to travel and work at other Library System locations.   Performs other related duties as required..

Requirements:

Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

The successful candidate must have the following knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge of use and minor adjustment to sweepers, vacuum cleaners, floor waxers, polishers and other equipment

Ability to handle cleaning problems, lift and move moderately heavy objects
Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to maintain the building or area in an hygienic and orderly condition
Ability to follow safety precautions and to report potentially hazardous conditions
Ability to work effectively with other employees.
 Appointee may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 

Applications of current employees will be reviewed first, then, other applications will be reviewed in the following order:  residents of Camden County, Contiguous County Residents, and other NJ State Residents.   If the chosen applicant is a not a New Jersey resident, he or she must become a bona fide New Jersey resident to be appointed to the position within the timeframe designated by the Library, not to exceed one year.

 

Employment applications may be obtained at any of our branches or may be printed off our website at www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library

Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by March 10, 2020   at 2 pm and should be forwarded to:
Camden County Library

Department of Human Resources

203 Laurel Road

Voorhees, NJ 08043              or   Fax: 856-772-2761 

E-mail: humanresources@camdencountylibrary.org

 

*Job Posting Number and position title must be in the subject line if sending via email.  Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered. 

 

 

We meet the learning, recreational and information needs of our customers, providing an open environment for our community.

 

The Camden County Library is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer