Employment

Working at the Johnson Public Library is a rewarding experience. JPL is located in the heart of Main Street in downtown Hackensack, which means the building is always full of life and activity! Our central location in the county seat of Bergen County makes us the go-to resource for working professionals, young parents, teens, and people from all walks of life.

The Johnson Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Vacancies

Full Time Reference Associate

The Johnson Public Library is seeking a full-time Reference library associate, bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required. The schedule includes one night per week and every other Saturday.

Job description: Reference Associate works at the Reference Desk under the supervision of the Reference Librarian.

Responsibilities:

Assisting patrons with internet access, email, printing, file attachments, downloads and basic troubleshooting with computer problems and mobile devices.
Performing title searches in the online catalog and helping patrons locate materials on the library shelves.
Answering Reference Desk telephone if the Reference Librarian is busy.

Pulling hold requests and checking out items.
Cross training with other departments to cover those departments as needed.
Work on special projects as assigned by the Department Head and/or Director.
Other duties as required.

Skills and Interests:

Ability to work with a diverse community of patrons with different levels of literacy and/or technological abilities.
Previous BCCLS experience preferred.
Excellent customer service attitude and people skills required.
Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
This position requires bending, lifting and reaching.

Salary: 40-44k annually depending on experience and Spanish fluency plus a generous benefits package.

The library offers generous paid vacation and sick time to employees as well as many paid holidays.

To be considered for this position:

Send resume, cover letter and references to Debbie Bock, Head of Reference: hackref@hackensack.bccls.org

Search is open until filled. This is a Civil Service/Union position. The Johnson Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Part-Time Teen Room Assistant

The Johnson Public Library is seeking a library assistant to work in our new Teen Room that will be opening in April 2026. Candidates must enjoy working with teenagers as the job will entail assisting teen patrons with finding books, using our computers and occasionally assisting with teen programs and outreach.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, tech savvy, creative and able to work both independently and in collaboration.

Duties include:

Checking books in and out
Creating library cards
Shelving books and pulling books for holds
Helping with themed booklists and displays
Light cleaning tasks (such as wiping down tables or sweeping)
Cross training in other departments to cover as needed
Other duties as assigned

Regular Schedule:

Tuesday: 1-9

Thursday: 1-9

Saturdays: 9-5

Starting salary is $17.50 per hour. The library provides generous sick, vacation and personal time, plus many paid holidays.

To be considered for this position:

Send resume, cover letter and references to Keri Adams, Teen Librarian: keri.adams@hackensack.bccls.org.

Search is open until filled. This is a union and civil service position. The Johnson Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.