Old Bridge Temporary (February-April) FT Adult Services Librarian

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

Old Bridge Temporary (February-April) FT Adult Services Librarian

Old Bridge Public Library is seeking a Temporary Staff Librarian – Adult Services Full-Time for Approximately Three Months (February – April 2026): $36.53 per hour/35 hours per week

Organizational Role

Provides reference and reader’s advisory services. Administrates Library programs. Collaborates with the Adult Services Team. Performs collection management duties as assigned. This is a temporary position and will not lead to permanent employment. The duration of this position is finite and specific.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services.
• Manages assigned area(s) of the collection, including selection and weeding.
• Plans and schedules library programs.
• May assist in the coordination of ESL services.
• Cooperates with schools, businesses, and relevant community organizations for outreach services.
• May supervise and train volunteers as necessary.
• Assists customers in the use of the public catalog, computers, and copiers.
• Provides formal and informal technology training when assigned.
• Develops instructional tools such as bibliographies and research guides.
• Promotes library services, programs, and resources.
• Participates in Library and professional meetings, workshops, webinars, and other continuing education opportunities.
• Works a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in the following areas: flexibility, initiative, teamwork, and customer service.
• Proficiency in the use of current library technologies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Please send letter of interest and resume to Linda Reynolds, Executive Assistant for Personnel, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 or [e-mail] no later than Friday, January 16th at 5pm. Please note that this is a substitute position to fill a temporary leave of absence. It is in no way to be construed as a permanent, full time position.

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