Circulation Library Technician [Part-time] - SCLSNJ Manville

Library Technician, Circulation (Job# 2025-26)

Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing direct patron service at the Circulation Desk; performing off-desk responsibilities; assisting with maintaining and promoting library collections; shelving library materials; and performing other library-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor or branch manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; one year of related customer service or library experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which 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.

Preferred: Bilingual in English and one of the following languages is strongly desired: Spanish/ Hindi / Polish.

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 Technician/Grade N

Location/Department:

Manville branch/

Circulation

Reports to:

The Circulation Department Supervisor

Job ID:

2025-26

Organization:

Somerset County Library System

of New Jersey

Library Type:

Public

Job Type:

Part-time,

Non-exempt

Hourly Rate & Benefits:

$19.59

Up to 20 hours per week

Earned Sick Leave

NJ State Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP)

Schedule:

Since the library is open on days and evenings, the schedule may vary, including Saturday rotation, occasional Sundays and holidays; the schedule is subject to change with notice.

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