Library Assistant

Union County College

Cranford (NJ)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Union County College Library Assistant supports campus libraries by assisting users with circulation, reserves, interlibrary loans, and photocopying. The role provides information on hours, services, and policies while managing materials and maintaining reserves in the automated system.

Associate degree or higher is required, with preferred library experience and strong customer service. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, is expected, and lifting up to 25 pounds may be needed.

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher required.
Experience in a library or related setting preferred.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel.

Responsibilities

Assist library users with circulation, reserves, ILL, photocopying, and general information.
Answer questions and provide information on hours, policies, and services.
Charge and discharge library materials and reshelve items.
Operate library equipment and support special projects.
Process interlibrary loans and maintain reserves in the system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Library Assistant

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Position Information

Position Title Library Assistant Campus All Campuses Department Libraries Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular

General Description

Assists library users with circulation, reserves, periodicals, interlibrary loans, photocopying services, and general information regarding the libraries.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

Provides users with information regarding library hours, services, and policies and procedures, and directional questions and other college information.
Charges and discharges library materials to patrons
Handles loans between libraries through Interlibrary Loan ( ILL ).
Sets up and maintains reserves on the automated library system
Participates in planning process for library events or programs
Prepares correspondence and reports related to circulation functions.
Operates all library equipment to assist users
Organizes and reshelves returned items including shelf-reading and inventory
Performs tasks such as answering phone calls and organizing files
Helps users with scanner and photocopy equipment and refills paper, as needed.
Assists with special projects, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

Associate degree or higher required.

Experience

Experience working in a library or related setting, preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required

Excellent customer service and communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office including spreadsheet software such as Excel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Some travel required.

Salary

$20.00 per hour

Additional Information

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Part-time hours not to exceed 25 hours per week. Must be able to work at any of all three campus libraries. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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