Circulation Library Technician (Part-time) - Manville Branch, SCLSNJ

Manville Branch, SCLSNJ; Weston (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick Leave

DCRP Retirement Plan

Job summary

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey seeks a part-time Library Technician in Circulation at the Manville branch. You will perform direct patron service at the Circulation Desk, execute off-desk duties, assist with maintaining collections, and shelve materials, reporting to the Circulation Department Supervisor.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related customer service or library experience; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related customer service or library experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct patron service at the Circulation Desk.
• Off-desk responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist with maintaining and promoting library collections.
• Shelving library materials.
• Perform other library-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or branch manager.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Library Technician, Circulation (Job# 2026-13)

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

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 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; attention to detail; 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 and one of the following languages is strongly desired: Spanish/Hindi/Polish.

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 media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; 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.

AboutSCLSNJ: 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

Position Title/Grade: Library Technician/Grade N Location/Department:Manville branch/ Circulation Reports to: The Circulation Department Supervisor Job ID: 2026-13

Organization: Somerset County Library System of New Jersey - www.sclsnj.org

Library Type: Public

Job Type: Part-time, Non-exempt On-site

Hourly Rate & Benefits: $20.62 | up to 20 hours per week Earned Sick Leave NJ State Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) Schedule: Work schedules may include day, evening, and weekend hours as part of a regular rotation. Occasional Sunday and holiday assignments may be required. Schedules are subject to change with reasonable notice. Please note that this is not a remote, temporary, or seasonal position.