Adult Services Library Assistant (Part-time) - Somerset County Library System, Montgomery branch

Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing direct patron service at community events or at an SCLSNJ service desk including circulation, reference and readers’ advisory services to the public and uses appropriate tools and resources to identify sources for customers; performing off-desk responsibilities; planning, promoting and implementing library programs that encourage library usage and supports the goals of the SCLSNJ Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in technology and trends in library services; assisting with maintaining and promoting library collections; and performing other library-related tasks as assigned by supervisor or branch manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, two years of related patron service, library, teaching or computer training experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; attention to detail; 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:

Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English or other languages as required by the position; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision 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:
Library Assistant/ Grade M

Location/Department:
Montgomery branch/Adult Services

Reports to:
The Branch Librarian Supervisor
(Librarian II)

Job ID:
2026-06

Organization:
Somerset County Library System 
of New Jersey - www.sclsnj.org 

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)

Schedule:
Work schedules may include day, evening, and weekend hours as part of a regular rotation. 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.

Application link or email address: jobs@sclibnj.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $21.36/hour

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus: Public/Adult Service

Work schedule: Part-Time