24 Hour Part Time Circulation Library Assistant - Hunterdon County Library

Librarylinknj; New Jersey; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hunterdon County Library is seeking an energetic Circulation Department team member for a part-time, 24-hour-per-week library assistant role. Primary work locations include the HQ Library in Flemington and the South County Branch in East Amwell.

Responsibilities include charging and discharging materials, collecting fines, answering patron inquiries, processing memberships, and maintaining shelves. Salary is $20.88 per hour; schedule includes Mon 5-9, Tue 5-9, Thu 4-9, Sat 9-5.

Responsibilities

• Charges and discharges library material to users.
• Computes and collects fines and makes change.
• Answers patron inquiries pertaining to physical location of library material, library hours, offices and personnel, and availability and reserve of popular or new publications.
• Reviews library membership applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification, and records changes of such information.
• Lists overdue library material from card files and completes overdue notices for notifying patrons.
• Performs filing or shelving tasks involving the use of the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word.
• Performs searches for publications in immediate vicinity of its proper location. Checks shelves to ensure materials are filed properly.
• Repairs library materials
• Prepares library materials for circulation.

Job description

24 Hour Part Time Circulation Library Assistant - Hunterdon County Library

PART TIME – 24 HOURS PER WEEK – LIBRARY ASSISTANT, HUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY.

DESCRIPTION:

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate with a strong public service commitment to join the HCL team in the Circulation Department. This position will primarily be at the HQ Library in Flemington and the South County Branch in East Amwell. (Please note that the assignment location and schedule may be subject to change based upon the needs of the service.)

The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small satellite library, a mobile bookmobile and ongoing support to seven affiliated libraries within the County of Hunterdon. The current staff consists of over 70 full and part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at:http://www.hclibrary.us/ The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement can be found here:https://hclibrary.us/policies/dei_statement .

RESPONSIBILITIES (MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Charges and discharges library material to users.
• Computes and collects fines and makes change.
• Answers patron inquiries pertaining to physical location of library material, library hours, offices and personnel, and availability and reserve of popular or new publications.
• Reviews library membership applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification, and records changes of such information.
• Lists overdue library material from card files and completes overdue notices for notifying patrons.
• Performs filing or shelving tasks involving the use of the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word.
• Performs searches for publications in immediate vicinity of its proper location. Checks shelves to ensure materials are filed properly.
• Repairs library materials
• Prepares library materials for circulation.

SALARY RANGE

$20.88 per hour

SCHEDULE

• Monday 5pm-9pm
• Tuesday 5pm-9pm
• Thursday 4pm-9pm
• Saturday 9am-5pm

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The application deadline: August 28, 2026

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