Full-time Library Assistant

Free Public Library of Monroe Township

713 Marsha Ave, Williamstown NJ

ABOUT OUR LIBRARY
The Free Public Library of Monroe Township is a medium-sized municipal library located in Williamstown in Gloucester County. We are a member of the LOGIN consortium, a cooperative of 24 libraries that share infrastructure and resources. We offer a wide variety of programs and services year round to our patrons of all ages, and are dedicated to meeting the professional, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of our diverse community.

DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented, and self-motivated individual to join our team. The individual in this position will work directly with the public at our circulation desk and will provide exemplary customer service to patrons of all ages and backgrounds by being empathetic, approachable, and helpful. Some examples of duties include:

• Register new borrowers for membership; check library materials in/out; handle cash
  transactions; follow opening/closing procedures.
• Answer questions in person and over the phone and provide information on library services,
  programming, and events.
• Assists with collection maintenance, shelving, and materials processing

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing. Ability to converse clearly, concisely, and
  courteously.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry 40lbs or less on a sporadic basis with or without
  accommodation.

SCHEDULE
35 hours weekly ; Monday-Thursday: 2 - 9pm; Friday/Saturday: 10-5 ; one Saturday shift per month

BENEFITS
Eligible for health, prescription, and dental coverage. NJ pension program. Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time. Monroe Township Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send cover letter and resume as PDF attachments to info [at] monroetpl.org (info[at]monroetpl[dot]org) by 10/23/2026. Include job title in the subject line.

This position is subject to applicable Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations. Appointment and
employment are contingent upon meeting all applicable Civil Service requirements, including
examination, eligibility, certification, and/or other required processes.