Circulation Department Supervisor at North Plainfield Library

Circulation Department Supervisor (Job# 2026-11) at North Plainfield Library / SCLSNJ.org

Submit a cover letter, resume, and the SCLSNJ application when applying by May 5th, 2026

Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and monitoring the delivery of services to the local community related to circulation and/or shelving services for a branch or department; performing direct patron service at the Circulation, Youth, or Adult Services Desk; performing off-desk responsibilities; assisting with maintaining and promoting library collections; effectively manages challenging patron behaviors; and serving in an in-charge capacity when assigned;

and performing other library-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Work Conditions &

Schedule:

Since the library is open on days and evenings, the schedule may vary, including Saturday rotation and some Sundays and holidays; the schedule is subject to change with or without advanced notice. Please note that this is not a remote, temporary, or seasonal position.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred, and 3 years of related customer service or library experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; attention to detail; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law; reliable transportation to attend training, meetings, or other assigned duties at other branches or off-site locations as required.

Preferred

Skills:

Ability to read, write, speak, or communicate in a second language other than English, such as Spanish and/or South Asian languages.

Physical Demands: Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English and other languages as required by the position; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.;

distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

About SCLSNJ:

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share, and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge, and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ is comprised of 9 locations that serve 15 member communities. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org

Interviews are held in person at the North Plainfield branch.

Organization: Somerset County Library System

Job Location/Department: North Plainfield branch/ Circulation

Reports to: The Branch Manager

Job :2026-11 |
Library Type:Public |
Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt | On-site

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

Annual

Salary & Benefits:

$46,647

35 hours per week

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical | Vision | Dental

NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)