Job Category: Library Administration
Requisition Number: LIBRA001390
Posted: September 14, 2026
Part Time
On-site
Rate: $20.00 USD per hour
Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University is seeking applications for two part-time
Library Technicians in the Guggenheim Memorial Library. The
successful candidates will be expected to: check-in and check-out
library materials according to the circulation department
procedure/policy manual; assist in all in shelf reading and
re-shelving of all library materials; perform job related duties
relating to the operation of the circulation desk such as,
collecting fines and issuing memberships.
This is an on-campus, in-person, non-remote
position.
Application Material Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting
documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In
addition to the application, candidates
must
upload the following documents. Applications will
not be considered complete for review until all
required documents are uploaded.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist students with reference questions as able when library
is open and librarians are not on duty.
Check in and out material, issue library memberships, collect
membership and lost book fees, and answer questions about billing
accounts and claims returned material.
Distribute and retrieve interlibrary loan materials.
Field and route telephone inquiries.
Conduct and record hourly library patron counts.
Provide circulation services to the University faculty, staff
and students and to users not affiliated with the University.
Provide information and instruction in use of library
collection and equipment.
Respond to general information questions.
Responsible for opening and closing the building.
Responsible for opening and closing desk operations and
tallying financial balances, petty cash and fines/fees.
Utilizing circulation module of web based library management
system, verify and update patron records, place and process holds,
recalls, patron blocks, checkout, check-in and renewals.
Maintain and organize the Little Free Library ensuring books
are neatly arranged and the collection remains clean and
accessible.
Assist with enforcement of library security and emergency
procedures.
Maintain, shelve and shelf-read material in the general
collection, periodicals and microforms.
Minimum Requirements:
- 3 years of related experience.
- Experience handling cash and financial transactions.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication
skills.
- Basic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016.
- Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs
in order to successfully complete assigned tasks.
- Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information
appropriately.
- Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a
computer.
- Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to shelve books.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25
pounds.
- Ability to push and pull book carts which may weight up to 20
pounds.
Preferred Requirements:
- Library experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016 and Adobe
Acrobat Pro.
Working at Monmouth University perks:
- Part-Time Staff earn sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave
Act.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness
Center while employed in their PT capacity.
- Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural
events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of
these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced
costs.
- University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent
(10%) discount on most items purchased in the University
Bookstore.
To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page
at: Employee Benefits Information |
Human Resources | Monmouth University
Department:
Monmouth University Library
Work Schedules: (Two different shifts
available)
Shift 1 - 7:45 am to 12:45 pm - Monday through Thursday
Shift 2 - 7:45 am -1:15 pm Friday, 8:45 am-5 pm Saturday, 12:45 pm
-9:00 pm Sunday
Total Weeks Per Year
52
Hours Per Week:
20 hours
Expected Salary:
$20 - $22 per hour
Union:
N/A
Job Posting Close Date:
Open until filled
To apply, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MON1000MON/JobBoard/d4da5ea7-24db-4f02-a484-7497ffffb76d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=fcc3ce41-75fa-4642-9622-e41b3c76965f
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights
pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,
please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of
Labor.
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