Mountainside Public Library
Part-Time Circulation Assistant
The Mountainside Public Library seeks a flexible, friendly, detail-oriented part-time Library Assistant to
work 12 hours per week at the circulation desk of a small community-focused library.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to, working with the public to check library materials in and out,
assisting the public in the use of library resources and equipment including computers and copy machines,
issuing library cards, answering telephones, retrieving and shelving library materials, packing library
materials for transit, and opening and closing the library. Additional responsibilities may include
processing new materials, book repair, assisting with library programs, and other projects as assigned.
Requirements:
Candidates must:
• Have a high school diploma required; some college preferred
• Have a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Have strong customer service experience in-person and on the telephone
• Be a team player
• Be able to multitask and manage interruptions
• Be detail-oriented
• Be computer literate and comfortable using common software as well as the Internet
• Be able to stand for long periods of time, stoop, and handle some light lifting.
Previous library or retail experience is a plus, but not required
Schedule:
Shifts: Mondays 9am-1pm, Tuesdays 2-6pm, and Thursdays 4-8pm plus a 9am-5pm Saturday rotation
approximately one in four Saturdays.
Compensation:
• Hourly rate: $17.00/hour
• Sick leave exceeds NJ State requirements
• Limited holiday pay
• Mandatory participation in State pension plan
To Apply:
• Email cover letter and resume to Library Director at
• No phone calls or in-person inquiries, please.