Part-Time Substitute Librarian — Evenings & Weekends

Bergen County Cooperative Library System; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pearl River Public Library is seeking a Part-Time Substitute Librarian to provide high-quality customer service and support the Adult Services Department. This entry-level professional position is scheduled for Tuesday 3-9pm, Thursday 3-9pm, and weekend rotations (approximately one Saturday and one Sunday), with a maximum of 17.5 hours per weekend.

A Master’s degree in Library Science is required; duties include reference, reader’s advisory, collection development, and promoting library

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science required.
• Knowledge of basic library principles, trends, functions, and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate clearly with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons of all ages.
• Communicate effectively with customers, staff and administration.
• Promote library activities to the public.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.
• This is a substitute position and is scheduled as needed for coverage.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Technology skills

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Job description

The Pearl River Public Library is seeking a Part-Time Substitute Librarian to provide high-quality customer service and support the Adult Services Department. This entry-level professional position is scheduled for Tuesday 3-9pm, Thursday 3-9pm, and weekend rotations (approximately one Saturday and one Sunday), with a maximum of 17.5 hours per weekend.

A Master’s degree in Library Science is required; duties include reference, reader’s advisory, collection development, and promoting library