Job Summary:
The Springfield Free Public Library is seeking a Part-Time Library Assistant to work at the circulation desk and in the technical processing department for up to 16 hours per week. Scheduling will be based on the library’s needs, but applicants should be available to work one evening per week and rotating Saturdays throughout the year. Availability to work Sunday afternoon hours, paid at time-and-a-half, is also a plus.
Qualifications / Salary:
Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent customer service skills, comfort using computer applications, and the physical ability to unload, package, and shelve books. The starting salary is $18.18 per hour. The position also offers paid sick time in accordance with New Jersey state law and paid vacation time based on regularly scheduled weekly hours. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Library Director Bonnie Lafazan at blafazan [at] sfplnj.org (blafazan[at]sfplnj[dot]org) by November 2, 2026.