Principal Library Assistant, Full Time, Winslow Twp, NJ

Librarylinknj; Winslow Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx Benefits

Sick leave

Vacation and Holiday Pay

NJ Pension Eligible

Job summary

South County Regional Library in Winslow Twp, NJ, seeks a Principal Library Assistant to supervise staff, coordinate circulation duties, and ensure smooth library operations.

The role requires two years of library experience or an approved library technician course, knowledge of KOHA, Dewey Decimal, and strong customer service. 35 hr/week schedule with days, nights, weekends; NJ pension eligible; benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time library experience or completion of a two-year library technician course.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to alphabetize beyond the first letter.
• Able to converse courteously and follow written or oral instructions.
• Knowledge of KOHA and basic computer skills a plus.
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey if necessary for duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support staff and oversee general circulation duties.
• Resolve customer service issues and supervise staff performance.
• Prepare monthly/annual reports and daily deposits; record deposits in cash journal.
• Manage staff scheduling and training; write evaluations.
• Assist at circulation desk and with program registrations; guide patrons.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Communication

Dewey Decimal Knowledge

Alphabetizing skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Two-year library technician course

Tools

KOHA

Job description

Principal Library Assistant, Full Time, Winslow Twp, NJ

Job Title: Principal Library Assistant Job Posting 028-26
South County Regional Library, Winslow Twp
Salary: $17.8486hr/$32,484.45yr
& Benefits Eligible for Medical/Rx Benefits, Sick, Vacation and Holiday Pay
NJ Pension Eligible Position

Schedule: 35 hr/wk, schedule includes days, nights and rotating Saturdays

The Camden County Library System serves over 330,000 County residents. Our staff make customer service and community engagement a priority and strive to help communities reach their aspirations through library services.

Description of Duties

Under the general direction of the Branch Manager, the Principal Library Assistant primary duties include: coordinating support staff and general circulation duties may include:resolving customer service issues, issuing assignments, supervising staff, monitoring and providing performance feedback, writing evaluations, preparing the staff schedule and training staff; preparing monthly and annual reports, preparing daily deposits and recording deposits in cash journal, monitoring meeting room use requests.

Public service duties may include: working at the circulation desk, charging and discharging library materials, computing and collecting fees, registering customers for library cards and programs, processing holds, answering general questions from the public, assisting customers in locating materials, assisting customers on the public computers and other related duties as required. May be scheduled at other branches as needed.

Requirements:

Two (2) years of full time equivalent experience demonstrating practical working knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools (electronic card catalog, shelving, circulation systems, and so forth.) or satisfactory completion of a two-year library technician course at an accredited college or university.Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge of basic arithmetic using whole numbers and the Dewey Decimal System

Ability to perform extensive alphabetizing beyond the first letter of a word.

Ability to converse courteously in person and using other methods of communication

Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one-or-two step instructions

Knowledge of KOHA and Dewey Decimal System and Basic Computer Skills a plus.

Appointee may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Completed applications are required to be submitted by posting closing date and time:December 4, 2026 at 2 PM.Resumes are welcome when they accompany a completed application.

The Camden County Library System complies with the NJ First Act.

* Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered.

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.

The Camden County Library System embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports patrons and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

The Camden County Library is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

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