Library Assistant - Parsippany Library

Job Description:

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 melanie.allerdings@parsippanylibrary.org by 4/17/2026. Only those considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Application link or email address: https://parsippanylibrary.org/

Salary range or hourly wage: $17.00/hour

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus: Circulation

Work schedule: Part-Time