Jersey City Free Public Library is hiring: Library Assistant - Part Time (Spanis

Work Status: Part-Time (up to 16 hours per week) .

BENEFIT SUMMARY: This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employee benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at

SALARY EXPECTATION: $21.98 / hour

The Jersey City Free Public Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to help staff and patrons in our Tech Services department.

Job Duties:

• Remove withdrawn items from our library catalog
• Unpack materials and receive books in our acquisitions system
• Process new materials for our library locations.
• Assist with various projects, such as RFID tagging.
• Any other duties under the head of Technical Services department

Essential Skills:

• Ability to compare written and printed material for accuracy.
• Ability to be detail oriented and manage cataloging system tasks.
• Ability to read with comprehension.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions, or plans.
• Knowledge of general vocabulary, spelling and of standard English grammar.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
• Knowledge of integrated library systems preferably SIRSI.

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ year experience working in a library Technical Services/Cataloging environment

This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.