LIBRARY ASSISTANT (Local)
New Jersey classifies Library Assistant as non-competitive, which skips the exam-and-list step and turns on whether you meet the minimum requirements.
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Library Assistant is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine nonprofessional library tasks; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Charges and discharges library material to users. Computes and collects fines and makes change. Answers patron inquiries pertaining to the physical location of library material, library hours, offices and personnel, and availability and reserve of popular or new publications. May answer simple, informational reference questions. Reviews library membership applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification and records changes of such information. Lists overdue library material and completes overdue notices for notifying patrons. Files or shelves material using the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word. Locates books and publications primarily based on call number. Performs searches for publications in immediate vicinity of its proper location. Checks shelves to ensure materials are filed properly. Clips articles from newspapers/periodicals and arranges clippings in suitable form according to topical subject matter as directed. Maintains special records or special collection sections of the library as assigned; organizes and arranges materials in alphabetical, chronological, or other appropriate orders. Repairs library material using mending tape, paste, and brush; places covers on material; pastes book pockets and/or data slips; sprays lacquer to protect spine. Prepares books and other library materials for circulation. Under supervision, may assist higher-level staff with bulletin boards, displays, and program preparations. This may include assembling craft materials and handouts, and creating and managing invites, registration, and links to virtual programs in addition to paper or traditional signups. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations using whole numbers. Ability to perform extensive alphabetical filing beyond the initial letter of a word. Ability to perform numerical filing beyond the initial digit of a sequence of figures. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with staff and the public. Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or oral one-or-two step instructions. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. LN N/A01 -Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLN N/A01 - This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 03/8/2025