Job Description
Job Announcement Position Information
Position Title Library Assistant
Campus All Campuses
Department Libraries
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular
General Description Assists library users with circulation, reserves, periodicals, interlibrary loans, photocopying services, and general information regarding the libraries.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities • Provides users with information regarding library hours, services, and policies and procedures, and directional questions and other college information.
• Charges and discharges library materials to patrons
• Handles loans between libraries through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
• Sets up and maintains reserves on the automated library system
• Participates in planning process for library events or programs
• Prepares correspondence and reports related to circulation functions.
• Operates all library equipment to assist users
• Organizes and reshelves returned items including shelf-reading and inventory
• Performs tasks such as answering phone calls and organizing files
• Helps users with scanner and photocopy equipment and refills paper, as needed.
• Assists with special projects, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned
Education Requirements • Associate degree or higher required.
Experience • Experience working in a library or related setting, preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required • Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office including spreadsheet software such as Excel.
Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Some travel required.
Salary $20.00 per hour
Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment Part-time hours not to exceed 25 hours per week. Must be able to work at any of all three campus libraries. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 09/22/2026
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift