PT Library Assistant - Collection and Acquisitions - Old Bridge Public Library

Job Description:

Library Assistant - Collections and Acquisitions Part-time: $19.91/hr.

Reports To: Managing Librarian - Collections and Acquisitions General Statement of Duties: Assists in the processing and cataloging of Library materials.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

 Assists in implementing the goals and objectives of the Collection and Acquisitions Department and the Old Bridge Public library.

 Maintains an appropriate professional appearance in dress and manner at all times.

 Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

 Opens and sorts arriving library materials.

 Checks in, sorts, prepares and shelves periodical publications.

 Processes new materials and repairs damaged materials for use by the public.

 May shelve library materials and keep shelves in order.

 Handles routine acquisition problems.

 Works with other staff members to assist with collection development tasks.

 Participates in continuing education workshops and other activities for the staff.

Qualifications: 

 High School Diploma or GED.

 Must be organized, detail-oriented, work accurately and work with minimal supervision.

 Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.

 English language fluency in written and spoken form.

 Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

 Some knowledge of office procedures, computers and MS Office.

 Must be able to lift, carry and bend.

Applications are available at Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 https://oldbridgelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/obpl-employment-application.pdf

Applications must be submitted to Linda Reynolds, Executive Assistant for Personnel. No phone call please. Email: lreynolds@oldbridgelibrary.org The application deadline for this posting is 4/24/26. 
Application link or email address: https://oldbridgelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Library-Asistant-Collection-and-Aquisitions-Dept-4-2026.pdf

Salary range or hourly wage: $19.91 per hour

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus: Technical Services/Acquisitions/Cataloging

Work schedule: Part-Time