Part-Time Junior Library Assistant - Piscataway Public Library

PART TIME JUNIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT 

User Services Department 

Under the direction of the Supervising Library Assistant for User Services, Performs a variety of circulation and service related functions as well as providing an excellent customer experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Charging/renewing/discharging materials in an automated system
• Entering and updating library cards in an automated system
• Handling issues with overdues and other account information
• Handling money through accepting fees
• Handling incoming reserves and pulling expired holds
• Answering the phone and responding to directional questions
• Prioritizing customer service
• Understanding and following established library policy and procedures 

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• High School Diploma or possession of an approved High School Equivalency Certificate
• Some knowledge of clerical methods and practices, and the use of office equipment
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate courteously and clearly with customers and staff
• Ability to learn routine operations of computer equipment
• Knowledge of Windows environment, basic typing and mouse operation, use of email and standard office computer programs 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to stand, sit, walk, and stoop in provision of library service
• The ability to handle, reach for and carry materials up to 20 lbs.
• Dexterity to operate keyboards and other office equipment Visual acuity to read print and computer screens
• Vocal ability to communicate clearly and courteously with customers, co-workers and groups outside the library
• The ability to write clearly and effectively
• Hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• The ability to travel between libraries 

SCHEDULE 

Up to 12 hours per week, three night shifts 5:00-9:00 as well as rotating shifts on Saturdays 9:45-5:15 and Sundays 12:45-5:15. 

SALARY

$21.72 per hour 

NOTICES

• The successful candidate must comply with the "New Jersey First Act"
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligi
• All Piscataway Township employees over 18 are subject to the successful completion of a 3-month performance evaluation period
• Offers of employment will be conditional pending the completion of a criminal background check and drug screening as part of our pre-employment procedures
• Piscataway Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

TO APPLY 

Email cover letter expressing interest in the position and resume to Merry Jones, Supervisor of User Services at mjones [at] piscatawaylibrary.org (mjones[at]piscatawaylibrary[dot]org), by Friday, October 3, 2025.