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Summer 2026 Access Services Library Clerk

CompanyThe College of New Jersey
LocationEwing Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The clerk is responsible for maintaining the library's general and media collections through shelving and shelf-reading. Additionally, they provide front-desk support, assist patrons with media equipment, and handle closing procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
19
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Official Account for the School of Engineering at TCNJ
About the Role

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

 

The Library is seeking candidates for the Summer Student Access Services Clerk role.

 Main Responsibilities:

  • Shifts, shelf-reads & straightens general and media collection.
  • Covers front desk when necessary.(Answers phone, takes messages, directs library users to locations within the library, takes statistics of number of patron in the library at scheduled times, discharges/charges  out library material, does pick-ups of all floors collecting discarded material left on tables/carrels/chairs/labs/keyos stations/etc)
  • Help with closing procedures if needed.
  • Helps library users with media equipment (CD/VHS players, turn tables, cassette players, etc.) & Microfilm/fisch reader/printers.
  • Answers phone and takes messages
  • Shelves media/music material (including scores and LP’s
  • Maintain Children's Book Collection.

Learning Objectives:

  •  To learn the daily operation of a busy academic library and how to collaborate with others to fulfill goals and mission of said library

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Good customer service skills
  • Ability to follow instructions on any given task
  • Self motivated
 
Position runs from 5/23-8/21
 
Shifts open Mon-Thurs 8:30am-6pm

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

 

Contact Information

Qualified candidates must apply online and should submit a resume.

Key Skills
Customer ServiceOrganizationAttention To DetailCollaborationEquipment TroubleshootingInventory Management
Categories
EducationAdministrativeCustomer Service & Support