Temporary part-time Library Assistant

Salary: $18.45 Hourly

Location : Toms River, NJ

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: T-

Department: Toms River - Circulation

Division: Toms River Circulation

Opening Date: 12/10/2025

Closing Date: 12/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

This is a 6 month temporary part-time Library Assistant position. Training will be in Toms River and then you will be sent to various branches as coverage is needed. Hours are up to 21 per week, varied.

Must be a resident of Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington or Atlantic Counties.

Examples of Duties

Check in/out/renew library materials

Calculate and collect fines

Register customers for library cards

Assist customers in finding materials

Answers patron inquiries pertaining library hours, offices and personnel, and the availability and ability to place holds on popular or new publications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work harmoniously with peers, subordinates, and customers by actively creating an atmosphere of respect and inclusion

Ability to understand and follow Ocean County Library policies and procedures

Performs filing/shelving/searching tasks involving the use of the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the library including word processing, the library circulation and catalog modules, telephone system, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.

Education and Experience Requirements

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Sick leave benefits per New Jersey Sick Leave Law (2018) - 1 hours for every 30 hours worked