Library Assistant, Adult Services

Essential Functions of the Job: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing direct patron service at community events or at an SCLSNJ service desk including reference and readers’ advisory services to the public and uses appropriate tools and resources to identify sources for customers; performing off-desk responsibilities; planning, promoting and implementing library programs that encourage library usage and supports the goals of the SCLSNJ Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in the technology and trends in the library services; assisting with maintaining and promoting library collections; and performing other library-related tasks as assigned by supervisor or branch manager

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; two years of related patron service, library, teaching or computer training experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law; reliable transportation to attend training, meetings, or other assigned duties at other branches or off-site locations as required. Physical Demands: Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English or other languages as required by the position; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of other media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; ability to perform the essential functions of this position in areas of the building that are only accessible by using stairs; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions. About SCLSNJ: Somerset County Library System of New Jersey.

How to Apply: Submit/ Email your Cover letter, Resume, and a completed SCLSNJ application: [email protected]. (Only PDF/Doc attached files.) Applications are found on our employment page: https://www.sclsnj.org/about/work-at-sclsnj/ Please include the Job ID 2025-04 on all submitted materials.

Deadline: 2/10/2025

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

Hourly Rate: $21.36

Up to 20 hours per week 

Schedule: Since the library is open days and evenings, schedules may vary; including Saturday and Sunday rotation; some holidays; schedule is subject to change with notice. 

Please note that this is not a temporary or seasonal position.