2026-05 Operations/Technical Services - Operations Asst (Acquisitions and Processing) PT- SCLSNJ

Operations Assistant - Acquisitions and Processing

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Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing technical services tasks related to Acquisitions and Processing; performing technical services tasks related to Processing; performing database maintenance; and performing other library-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, two years of related customer service or library experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law; reliable transportation to attend training, meetings, or other assigned duties at other branches or off-site locations as required.

Physical Demands:

Manual dexterity to handle mail, books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent standing and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 200 lbs; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision is sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

About SCLSNJ:

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share, and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge, and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ is comprised of 9 locations that serve 15 member communities. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org

Position Title/Grade:

Operations Assistant/Grade M

Organization:

Somerset County Library System

of New Jersey - www.sclsnj.org

Job Location/Department:

Bridgewater branch/

Operations - Technical Services

Reports to:

The Acquisitions and Processing Supervisor

Job ID:

2026-05

Library Type: Public

Job Type:

Part-time, Non-exempt

Permanent  | On-site

Hourly Rate & Benefits:

$21.36  | up to 20 hours per week

Earned Sick Leave

NJ State Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP)

Work Environment & Schedule:

Temperature-controlled environments with occasional work outdoors at community events or outreach activities; regularly works a schedule determined by Management; may include mornings, days, evenings, and weekends as determined by branch or System needs; maintains regular and predictable attendance; occasional Sunday and holiday assignments may be required. Schedules are subject to change with reasonable notice.

Please note that this is not a remote, temporary, or seasonal position.