Library Assistant - Mobile Branch & Borrower Services (South Brunswick Public Library)

Job Opening
Library Assistant—South Brunswick Public Library
Mobile Branch and Borrower Services Department
Part-time 14.5 hrs/week
Hourly rate: $17.89 for 2026

The South Brunswick Public Library is home to a diverse, growing community that values all the services the Library provides.  Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service through innovative programming, community engagement, and outreach. Our Mobile Branch provides additional outreach by bringing library material to our local pre-schools, senior center, neighborhoods, and shopping centers. 

Our Library has recently completed a multi-million-dollar construction project to expand and repurpose our building.  We are excited to bring new team members aboard as we build our next chapter at the South Brunswick Public Library.  Our dedication to outreach continues with our Mobile Branch services and our goal to reach our community members outside the Library as well.

SBPL is seeking a friendly, self-motivated and detail-oriented person to work on our Mobile Branch and at the Borrower Services Desk at the main Library.  The ideal candidate should have strong customer service skills and enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds.  Readers who love to share recommendations is a plus!

Hours on the Mobile Branch will include alternating Tuesdays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., every Wednesday 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., and every other full weekend.  An additional day shift in the main Library is also required (day and time TBD).

Primary Responsibilities on Mobile Branch:

• Assist patrons in locating material.
• Check material in/out of the library, renew items and issue library cards.
• Provide reader recommendations to patrons.
• Place holds on material for patrons.
• Represent the Mobile Branch at special Township events when available.

Additional Job Responsibilities at Main Library:

• Assist patrons in-person and over the phone. 
• Promote library programs and material through customer interaction.
• Greet patrons and return items at the Reception and Returns Desk.
• Special projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Speak, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Think independently and problem solve.
• Provide friendly, high quality service to library customers.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with both the public and colleagues.
• Perform basic math functions, including working with the cash register to give change.
• Learn the library’s automated circulation system, policies, and procedures.
• Bend, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs to perform the physical tasks at the Library, including but not limited to emptying bins, packaging books, handling donations.  Must also be able to push a cart full of library material.
• Work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate minimum, some college preferred.
• Library background or related customer service strongly preferred.
• Computer literacy and comfort with technology. 
• Strong keyboarding/typing skills.
• Fluency in another language other than English is a plus.
• Knowledge of bestsellers and popular adult and children’s authors
• Knowledge of Polaris is a plus

Please submit job application available on website at www.sbpl.info along with resume and cover letter to: 

Matt Kirschner
Supervising Librarian
South Brunswick Library
110 Kingston Lane
Monmouth Junction, NJ  08852

Or email to [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

South Brunswick and the South Brunswick Public Library are Equal Opportunity Employers.