Adjunct, Librarian (Part-Time)

Clay Today; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Tuition Remission

TIAA/403(b) deferrals

On-campus Fitness Center

Job summary

Monmouth University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Librarian to provide general reference services to students and faculty on the MU Library, Monmouth University campus. The role requires weekend reference shifts (one or more five-hour shifts) and one or more three-hour weekday/weeknight shifts.

This in-person on-campus position includes a focus on research assistance and information literacy. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and an ALA-accredited MLS; strong reference and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required or preferred.
• ALA-accredited MLS degree is required or preferred.
• Experience with reference services and information resources is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality reference services in person, by phone, and by email.
• Assist students and faculty with general reference needs.
• Maintain and edit training materials for staff and students.
• Provide in-depth research support to faculty, departments, and administrators.
• Assist faculty with requests for articles, books, and electronic resources.
• Support library staff with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reference expertise

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree

ALA-accredited MLS degree

Job description

Adjunct, Librarian (Part-Time)

Job Category: Adjunct

Requisition Number: ADJUN001257

Posted: November 12, 2025

Part Time

On-site

Rate: $25.00 USD per hour

Monmouth University Main Campus

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a part-time Adjunct Librarian. The candidate would be expected to provide general reference services to students and faculty.

The Monmouth University Library is an integral part of Monmouth University's established position as a respected institution of higher learning and a proponent of rigorous academic research across the curriculum. The MU Library builds and maintains collections in both traditional and digital formats to support the teaching and scholarship missions of the University, and engages in research instruction. Functioning as the research core of Monmouth University, the MU Library collaborates with all campus constituencies to accomplish the common goal of preparing well-rounded, intellectually prepared, and information-literate students to achieve success, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Part-time librarians must work at least one (1) five (5)-hour Saturday and/or Sunday reference shift each week in the fall, spring, and summer semesters when the library is open. Sunday desk shifts are 3 pm to 7 pm. Part-timers must also work one or more (1) three (3)-hour reference shift weekdays or weeknights. Part-time librarians may also request more scheduled working hours.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the library and its services, please visit the Guggenheim Memorial Library webpage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality, professional reference services by assisting and responding to library patrons in-person, via telephone, and through email.
• Provide general reference services to students and faculty.
• Assists in maintaining and editing training materials for staff and students.
• Provides significant, in-depth research support to faculty members, departments, and administrators.
• Assists faculty with requests for articles, books, and electronic resources to support their scholarship, classroom preparation, and professional development.
• Assists library staff with special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Enrichment Statement

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the teaching and service missions of the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree
• ALA-accredited MLS degree
• Reference expertise
• Experience using a variety of print and electronic resources, including online catalogs and electronic databases
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic library reference experience.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Kurt Wagener at [e-mail] or 732-571-4401

Working at Monmouth University perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Tuition Remission
• Employee elective deferrals to TIAA, 403(b) plan
• On campus, Fitness Center – free membership

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department

MU Library

Work Schedule

Typical/sample: Sunday 3pm-7pm, Wednesday 1pm-5pm, Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-1pm

Total Weeks Per Year

52

Expected Salary

$25 per/hour

Union

N/A

Job Posting Close Date

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

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