Part-time Librarian

Union County College; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Vacation days

Job summary

Union County College in New Jersey is seeking a Part-time Librarian to provide research and reference assistance, and to support information literacy for students, faculty, and staff across all campuses.

The MLS is required; academic library experience is preferred. The position is non-exempt, up to 25 hours weekly, with travel between campus libraries as needed. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• The MLS is required and academic library experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong reference experience and library instruction/teaching ability.
• Knowledge of electronic outreach for libraries.

Responsibilities

• Provides research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assists with locating and retrieving information through library databases and resources.
• Develops information literacy within the community through guidance on online resources.
• Collaborates with librarians and faculty to provide library instruction.
• Mantains statistics of library services rendered while on duty.
• Assists with special projects and programs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Libraries.

Skills

Research assistance

Information literacy

Library instruction

Reference services

Education

MLS degree

Tools

Library databases

Job description

Join our Team and Help Transform our Community…

Part‑time Librarian

Position Information Position Title Part‑time Librarian Campus All Campuses Department Libraries Full‑time, Part‑time, Adjunct Part Time Exempt or Non‑Exempt Non‑Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description The Part‑time Librarian fosters a supportive and informative learning space for students, faculty, and staff at UCNJ . The Part‑time Librarian provides essential reference and research assistance and helps students use the information resources available at the College. Additionally, the Part‑time Librarian contributes to library programming and projects.

• Provides research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assists faculty, staff, and students with locating and retrieving information through the use of library databases and resources.
• Develops information literacy within the UCNJ community through guidance on effective and ethical use of online and AI tools.
• Collaborates with Librarians and other faculty to provide in‑class Library Instruction.
• Maintains statistics of library services rendered while on duty.
• Assists with special projects and programs, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Libraries or designee.

Education Requirements American Library Association accredited MLS degree required.

Experience Academic Library experience strongly preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong reference experience.
• Strong Library instruction and/or teaching experience.
• Curiosity
• Quick study
• Knowledge of electronic outreach for libraries.
• Commitment to a culturally diverse perspective.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications in library and office environment.
• Experience with Windows applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Some travel required.

Salary $32.00 per hour

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re‑assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten‑week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non‑credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Part‑time hours not to exceed 25 hours per week. Must be able to work at any of all three campus libraries. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off‑ campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)

Optional Documents

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.