PT Library Assistant - Parsippany Library

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Defined Contribution Retirement Program

Job summary

A local library in Lake Hiawatha is seeking a Part Time Library Assistant for customer service duties. The ideal candidate is dependable, well-organized, and has experience in customer service. Duties include checking in/out materials, assisting patrons, and maintaining library organization. This role requires effective communication skills and a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Compensation is $17/hour with additional benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience with customer service in a library setting is a plus.
• Comfortable using library systems and timekeeping software.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons and visitors in a friendly manner.
• Check in/out Library materials and answer patron questions.
• Assist with library card sign-ups and renewals.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Organization

Customer service

Computer skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library software

Job description

PT Library Assistant - Parsippany Library

Job Vacancy: Part Time Library Assistant

Summary: The Parsippany Library is seeking a Part Time Library Assistant to join the Customer Service Department at the Lake Hiawatha Branch Library. This position will be customer-facing, and duties include, but are not limited to: checking in and out materials, emptying the book drop, returning materials to the correct location, and answering patron questions in person and over the phone.

About the Library: The Parsippany Library serves a population of 56,000 with a Main Library and two branches. Located in Morris County, NJ, Parsippany is a vibrant and diverse community which has often been recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Title: Library Assistant

Location: Lake Hiawatha Branch Library, 68 Nokomis Avenue, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034

Department: Customer Service

Supervisor: Head of Customer Service

Compensation: $17.00/hour and includes paid sick, vacation, and holidays, and enrollment in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) if eligible.

Schedule: Up to 28 hours per week, to include evening shifts and alternating Saturday shifts.

To apply: Please submit a completed application (found on our website) and a resume to [e-mail] by 4/17/2026. Only those considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Duties:

• Greet patrons and visitors in a friendly and courteous manner
• Check in/out Library materials, and place holds as requested
• Answer patron questions, and direct to appropriate department or location as needed
• Complete the above listed job duties in person and over the phone
• Assist patrons with signing up for and renewing library cards
• Prepare library materials for holds and transfers between branches and other libraries
• Deliver books to patrons through curbside pickup, in all weather types
• Collect and safeguard money from book purchases
• Return materials to shelves, and check that all items are in the correct location
• Empty the outdoor book drop
• Follow opening and closing procedures as assigned
• Enforce Library rules of conduct and policies with patrons
• Effectively work as a member of the Customer Service team to complete assignments, plan and decorate for events, and keep the front desk running smoothly
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Punctual, dependable, and well organized
• Ability to alphabetize beyond the first letter of a word or initial digit of a sequence of figures.
• Comfortable with computers, including library software, and timekeeping systems; experience with MAIN a plus
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions, given verbally and in writing
• Able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, grab, climb, push, and pull. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and the ability to push/pull carts and bins up to 100 pounds.
• New Jersey residency requirement: “New Jersey First Act”, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).
• Ability to communicate effectively with library staff and patrons

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of Customer service experience