Library Associate - Adult Services - Union Public Library

Job Description:

The Union Public Library, serving a diverse community of approximately 60,000 residents in two locations with a newly constructed Main Library, (that opened June 2025), and a recently renovated Branch, is seeking a dynamic, creative, part-time Adult Services Library Associate to join our busy Adult Services Department.  

The new Adult Services Library Associate will work with a collaborative group of dedicated professionals to assist with UPL’s adult business and information services. The successful candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and will genuinely enjoy working with adults, excelling at building rapport with library users. Furthermore, the successful candidate will work independently on various projects, while acting as a cooperative and productive team member.  

The following list is a sample of the duties required of the position for illustrative purposes: 

• Offer excellent customer service to all patrons.

• Provide assistance such as printing, copying, faxing/scanning and technology help at our Business Center.

• Work in coordination with our Adult Services Desks to handle Study Room reservations.

• Provide accurate, friendly readers’ advisory and limited reference service and by utilizing the online catalog, books, reference sources, bibliographies, library databases, and the Internet.

• Communicate productively with the community, library staff, and management.

• Part-time schedule includes evening and Saturday work..

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• MLS/MLIS students from an ALA-accredited program are encouraged to apply. 

• Previous library experience desired.

• Digital literacy and technical skills desired. 

• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally. 

Hours: Up to 28 hours/week. The schedule includes Monday, Tuesday evening, Thursday and Saturday.

Compensation: $22.02/hour

Note: This is a Civil Service Position (Library Associate) and will be subject to all rules applicable to NJ Civil Service. Applicants must comply with the “New Jersey First Act”. This is also a union position, represented by Union Council 8, I.F.P.T.E, AFL-CIO, CLC. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send a resume, cover letter and the names of three professional references (with the subject line: Adult Services Library Associate) to:

Application link or email address: director@uplnj.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $22.02/hour

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

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