Top 42 public library Jobs in hoboken nj

Library Assistant - Part Time (Lending)
Jersey City Free Public Library —Jersey City, NJ
- $21.98 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Entry level
- Paid sick time
Library Associate (Earl Morgan)
Jersey City Free Public Library —Jersey City, NJ
- $50,869 - $54,427 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Library Page - Tompkins Square Library
The New York Public Library —Manhattan, NY
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
1d
Librarian II (Cataloging Librarian)
Jersey City Free Public Library —Jersey City, NJ
- $66,654 - $73,646 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Stock Associate - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Part-Time Seasonal)
The New York Public Library —New York, NY
- $18.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Office
8d
Webmaster Coordinator
Jersey City Free Public Library —Jersey City, NJ
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
13d
Program and Technology Assistant (Part Time)
The New York Public Library —New York, NY
- $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Cleaning
Bookkeeper
Richard A. Mola Public Library —Elmwood Park, NJ
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
7h
Junior Library Custodian - Lower Manhattan Network
The New York Public Library —Manhattan, NY
- $44,904 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
14d
Security Professional Public Library
Allied Universal —New York, NY
- $19.30 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
School Library Media Specialist SY2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Board of Education —Newark, NJ
- $72,250 - $114,750 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
School Library Media Specialist - Newark School of Architecture and Interior Design SY2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Board of Education —Newark, NJ
- $72,250 - $114,750 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Building Manager - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
The New York Public Library —Manhattan, NY
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
Librarian- Collection Management
The City University of New York (CUNY) —New York, NY
- $90,838 - $98,995 a year
- Management
- 5 years
- Supervising experience
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Managing Librarian, Programs and Outreach
The New York Public Library —New York, NY
- $76,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
Senior Network Engineer
The New York Public Library —New York, NY
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- AWS
- Bachelor's degree
Publishing Operations Content Technical Lead
Public Library of Science —New York, NY
- $75,000 - $83,000 a year
- Remote
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
INSTRUCTOR - LIBRARIAN
Essex County College —Newark, NJ
- $66,307 - $70,366 a year
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
22h
Associate Director for Global Studies
The New York Public Library —New York, NY
- $130,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Office
6d
Associate Director, IT Products & Business Relations
The New York Public Library —Manhattan, NY
- $150,000 - $160,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Product management

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Library Assistant - Part Time (Lending)

Jersey City Free Public Library -
Jersey City, NJ

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Job Details

Part-time
$21.98 an hour

Benefits

Pension plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

English
Grammar Experience
File organization
Office record organization

Full Job Description

Jersey City, NJ

Part Time

Lending Dept

Entry Level

JCFPL JOB TITLE: Library Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Lending

LOCATION: PGML

REPORTS TO: Department Manager

CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Library Assistant

SALARY RANGE: $21.98/hr

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Part-Time

WORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (scheduled 16 hours/week). May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 10, 2026

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 Part-Time Employees: Sick Leave - Employees earn 1 hours of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked for a maximum of forty (40) hours of paid sick leave in a benefit year. Vacation Leave - Employees earn one (1) hour paid vacation for every twenty (20) hours worked, with no cap in earning. Additional Part-Time benefits include participation in state pension plan. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org

JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and growing, and a collection comprising over 2.5 million print and digital items. Our staff of nearly 120 dedicated individuals serves the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City: the largest city in Hudson County, N.J., and the second-largest city in New Jersey.

The staff of JCFPL reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of Jersey City, which is consistently ranked as the most diverse community in the United States. Collectively, our staff speaks over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others.

JCFPL is committed to building on our strong foundation and expanding our ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community.

ABOUT THIS POSITION: The Part-Time Library Assistant provides essential support in the daily operations of the Jersey City Free Public Library. This position assists with customer service, shelving materials, organizing collections, and helping patrons locate resources. The Part-Time Library Assistant contributes to creating a welcoming and efficient library environment while supporting programs, events, and other library services as needed.

Job Duties:

Shelves used materials, performs shelf reading duties.
Assists patrons with finding materials.
Assists in answering in-person, phone and electronic patron queries.
Operates standard office machines, such as copiers or calculators.
Informs individuals of library services.

Essential Skills:

Ability to learn to use the Dewy Decimal System.
Ability to compare written and printed material for accuracy.
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.
Knowledge of filing systems.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)

NOTES:
For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the Library’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

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.

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Library Assistant - Part Time (Lending)

Library Associate (Earl Morgan)

Library Page - Tompkins Square Library

Librarian II (Cataloging Librarian)

Stock Associate - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Part-Time Seasonal)

Webmaster Coordinator

Program and Technology Assistant (Part Time)

Bookkeeper

Junior Library Custodian - Lower Manhattan Network

Security Professional Public Library

School Library Media Specialist SY2026-27 (NBOE)

School Library Media Specialist - Newark School of Architecture and Interior Design SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Building Manager - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

Librarian- Collection Management

Managing Librarian, Programs and Outreach

Senior Network Engineer

Publishing Operations Content Technical Lead

INSTRUCTOR - LIBRARIAN

Associate Director for Global Studies

Associate Director, IT Products & Business Relations

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