Library Technician (Part-Time)

Agupdate; Long Branch, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center access

Bookstore discount

Job summary

Monmouth University is seeking two part-time Library Technicians for the Guggenheim Memorial Library on the West Long Branch campus. You will check in and out library materials, assist with shelving, and handle fines and memberships at the circulation desk.

This on-campus, in-person role requires 3 years of relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and basic MS Word/Excel proficiency. Two shifts available; salary ranges $20–$22 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related library experience.
• Experience handling cash and financial transactions.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Basic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Check in/out library materials and assist with shelving.
• Assist with reference questions when library is open.
• Process fines, memberships and interlibrary loan requests.
• Open/close library and desk; tally balances and fines.
• Maintain the Little Free Library and ensure accessibility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cash handling

Reference questions

MS Word

Tools

MS Word

Excel 2016

Job description

Library Technician (Part-Time)

Job Category: Library Administration

Requisition Number: LIBRA001390

Posted: September 14, 2026

Part Time

On-site

Rate: $20.00 USD per hour

Monmouth University Main Campus

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for two part-time Library Technicians in the Guggenheim Memorial Library. The successful candidates will be expected to: check-in and check-out library materials according to the circulation department procedure/policy manual; assist in all in shelf reading and re-shelving of all library materials; perform job related duties relating to the operation of the circulation desk such as, collecting fines and issuing memberships.

This is an on-campus, in-person, non-remote position.

Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter Optional Documents: Professional References

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist students with reference questions as able when library is open and librarians are not on duty. Check in and out material, issue library memberships, collect membership and lost book fees, and answer questions about billing accounts and claims returned material. Distribute and retrieve interlibrary loan materials. Field and route telephone inquiries. Conduct and record hourly library patron counts. Provide circulation services to the University faculty, staff and students and to users not affiliated with the University. Provide information and instruction in use of library collection and equipment. Respond to general information questions. Responsible for opening and closing the building. Responsible for opening and closing desk operations and tallying financial balances, petty cash and fines/fees. Utilizing circulation module of web based library management system, verify and update patron records, place and process holds, recalls, patron blocks, checkout, check-in and renewals. Maintain and organize the Little Free Library ensuring books are neatly arranged and the collection remains clean and accessible. Assist with enforcement of library security and emergency procedures. Maintain, shelve and shelf-read material in the general collection, periodicals and microforms.

Minimum Requirements:

3 years of related experience. Experience handling cash and financial transactions. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Basic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016. Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks. Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment. Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer. Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to shelve books. Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to push and pull book carts which may weight up to 20 pounds.

Preferred Requirements:

Library experience. Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016 and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• Part-Time Staff earn sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT capacity.
• Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees.
• Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs.
• University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore.

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department: Monmouth University Library

Work Schedules: (Two different shifts available)

Shift 1 - 7:45 am to 12:45 pm - Monday through Thursday

Shift 2 - 7:45 am -1:15 pm Friday, 8:45 am-5 pm Saturday, 12:45 pm -9:00 pm Sunday

Total Weeks Per Year 52

Hours Per Week: 20 hours

Expected Salary: $20 - $22 per hour

Union: N/A

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

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