Substitute Circulation Assistant - New Providence Memorial Library

Date postedApril 28, 2026
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Substitute Circulation Assistant – New Providence Memorial Library

Want to join a great TEAM of coworkers? New Providence Memorial Library is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented person to substitute and fill in at our Circulation Desk. Responsible for a variety of tasks including circulating library materials, registering new patrons, collecting fees, processing reserve requests and shelving. Many of our substitutes become regular employees as staffing needs change. This is a great way to get your foot in the door in a fantastic work environment!

Requirements

  • A high school degree. Some college courses are desirable

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

  • Must love meticulous details and be able to learn and follow the library’s shelving and classification systems to shelve materials in specific order

  • Must be able to work EVENINGS and WEEKENDS on an on-demand basis; some daytime shifts, too, but highest need is evenings and weekends

  • Must have good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of internet, be comfortable with technology and able to learn new applications quickly

  • Ability to work with small amounts of money and provide change for patrons

  • Must be able to push, pull, move, bend low, reach high, and/or lift a minimum of 15 lbs. of materials; push or pull fully loaded (50 – 100 pounds) book carts 

  • Capable of shelving books and other items on all levels of shelving from floor to a height of almost seven feet (by standing on a stool, if necessary)

  • Must be able to exercise judgment in public service situations and perform several jobs simultaneously

  • Customer service experience in a library, office or retail environment 

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • Knowledge of popular books and media and desire to share that knowledge with others

Job Description

  • Prepare the Circulation Desk for open and close including counting cash drawer

  • Check out and check in materials including emptying outdoor book bins and processing newspapers 

  • Maintain Holds Shelf including phone notifications, monitoring Holds Shelf and Holds List

  • Shelving books in all areas of the Library with care and meticulous detail 

  • Registering new patrons for library cards

  • Collecting fees and making change

  • Answer patron questions in person, via phone and email

  • Other duties as assigned

Hours and Salary

You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work nights, weekends, and around library holidays on an on-demand basis. Starting pay rate $18.00/hour based on experience.  Sunday rate is time and one half.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to director@newprovlibrary.org. Applications reviewed until the position is filled. Must be NJ First Act compliant.

New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974

Application link or email address: https://newprovlibrary.org/employment/

Salary range or hourly wage: $18.40/hr

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus: Circulation

Work schedule: Part-Time

 

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