Library Assistant, Youth 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; reliable transportation to attend training, meetings, or other assigned duties at other branches or off-site locations as required.

Submissions Deadline: January 29th, 2025 

Submit your cover letter, resume, and a completed SCLSNJ application. 

Email documents to: Human Resources [email protected]. 

Applications are found on our employment page: https://www.sclsnj.org/about/work-at-sclsnj/

Please include the Job ID 2025-03 on all submitted materials

About SCLSNJ:

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ is comprised of 9 locations that serve 15 member communities. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org

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

Hourly Rate:

$21.36

Up to twenty hours each week.

**Schedule:**Since the library is open days and evenings, schedules may vary; including Saturday and Sunday rotation; some holidays; schedule subject to change with notice. Please note that this is not a temporary or seasonal position.