Part Time Library Technician, Circulation / SCLSNJ.org - North Plainfield branch

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing direct patron service at the Circulation, Youth and/or Adult Services desk; performing off-desk responsibilities; assisting with maintaining and promoting library collections; shelving library materials; and performing other library-related tasks as assigned by supervisor or branch manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; one year of related customer service or library 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.

Preferred: Bilingual in English/ Spanish.

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 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: $19.59 | Up to 20 hours per week| non-negotiable

Email: [email protected] your cover letter, resume and the SCLSNJ.org application completed with available hours.

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