Dynamic Adult Services Librarian - Temporary, Full-Time

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 50,323; Full time

Job summary

A public library in Old Bridge seeks a Temporary Adult Services Librarian for a full-time position from February to April 2026. The role includes providing reference and reader's advisory services, managing collections, and planning library programs. Candidates must have an MLS/MLIS and be eligible for a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate. The pay rate is $36.53 per hour for a 35-hour work week. Interested applicants must send a resume and cover letter by January 16th at 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Must have MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school.
• Must have or be eligible for a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in flexibility, initiative, teamwork, and customer service.
• Proficiency in current library technologies.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader's advisory services.
• Manages assigned areas of the collection.
• Plans and schedules library programs.
• Assists in coordinating ESL services.
• Supervises and trains volunteers as necessary.
• Provides technology training when assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Teamwork

Customer service

Proficiency in library technologies

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school

New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate (eligible)

Job description

A public library in Old Bridge seeks a Temporary Adult Services Librarian for a full-time position from February to April 2026. The role includes providing reference and reader's advisory services, managing collections, and planning library programs. Candidates must have an MLS/MLIS and be eligible for a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate. The pay rate is $36.53 per hour for a 35-hour work week. Interested applicants must send a resume and cover letter by January 16th at 5 PM.