Part Time Library Assistant Wayne Public Library

Bergen County Cooperative Library System; Wayne (NJ); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Wayne Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to staff the service desk, engage with patrons, and support daily circulation tasks.

Duties include checking in/out, renewing items, issuing library cards, shelving, answering inquiries, and assisting with fines and returns. Evening and weekend hours are required. Requires accurate typing and basic computer skills, with the ability to learn library systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associates degree or higher preferred.
• Public service and computer experience or closely related skills.
• Accurate typing/keyboarding required; ability to learn and use various computer/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Staff service desk and engage with library patrons.
• Check in/out, renewals, and other circulation duties.
• Issue library cards according to procedures.
• Inspect returned items for damage; assess fees or fines.
• Answer inquiries and refer to appropriate staff as needed.
• Sort materials by classification and reshelve as required.
• Perform additional duties such as emptying book drop and organizing shelves.

Skills

Typing/keyboarding

Public service experience

Computer systems familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher preferred

Job description

PART TIME LIBRARY ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

WAYNE PUBLIC LIBRARY

DUTIES

Engaging with library patrons while staffing service desk.

Checking in/out, renewing, or any other method for the proper circulation of library materials.

Issuing library cards according to established procedures.

Inspecting returned items for damage and assessing and receiving any fees or fines.

Answering inquiries of a non-professional nature on the telephone or in person, or referring to appropriate staff as needed.

Sorting materials according to the classification and returning them to designated home locations.

Other duties include: emptying book drop; checking in daily newspapers; reshelving materials; and reading and straightening shelves.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Associates degree or higher preferred. Previous library experience is strongly recommended. Public service and computer experience or closely related skills. Accurate typing/keyboarding is a required skill. Ability to learn and effectively use various computer and electronic systems is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

Adherence to all library policies and practices, with the ability to interpret and explain them to others. Punctual and regular attendance. Safe and successful performance of all job duties, including meeting productivity standards. Professional, courteous and positive attitude towards staff, patrons and vendors. Judgment and flexibility in meeting diverse situations. Responds effectively to supervision and direction. Refers questions appropriately to higher level staff.

WORK SCHEDULE

Evening and weekend hours required with flexibility in determining a standard schedule

SALARY

$17.41 per hour/ no benefits

HOURS

Mondays & Wednesdays 2 PM - 6 PM

Tuesdays 5 PM - 9 PM

Fridays 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Saturdays 9:30 AM - 5 PM (every other)

CLOSING DATE

August 21, 2026