PT – Library Assistant

PALS Plus; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wayne Public Library is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant to engage with patrons, staff the service desk, and ensure proper circulation of materials. You will check in/out, renew items, issue library cards, handle fines, answer inquiries, reshelve, and support daily operations.

Prior library or public service experience is preferred and accurate typing is required. Evening and weekend hours are required with a flexible schedule; compensation is $17.41 per hour and benefits are not

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• Previous library experience strongly recommended.
• Accurate typing/keyboarding is required.
• Ability to learn and effectively use various computer and electronic systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with library patrons at the service desk.
• Check in/out materials and renew items; manage circulation.
• Issue library cards according to established procedures.
• Inspect returned items for damage and collect applicable fines.
• Answer inquiries and refer complex questions to appropriate staff.
• Sort materials according to classification and return to home locations.
• Empty book drops, check in daily newspapers, reshelve materials.

Skills

Typing

Public service

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate degree 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