Per Diem Librarian - Adult & Youth Services

Curtis Memorial Library; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Saturday differential pay

Job summary

Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, ME is seeking a Substitute Librarian for Adult, Lending, and Youth Services on a per diem basis. The role emphasizes digital literacy, current literature knowledge, and strong readers’ advisory skills to assist adult and youth patrons.

The substitute may work weekdays and weekends, including evenings, with a commitment of at least one four-hour shift per month. MLS degree or degree pending in 2026 is required; public library experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• MLS degree or degree pending in 2026 is required.
• Public library experience strongly preferred.
• Availability to work weekdays and weekends, including evenings.
• Per diem substitute position with some scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide library services in adult, lending, and youth services areas.
• Offer in-depth readers’ advisory and information assistance.
• Maintain a safe, positive patron environment and serve as person in charge when needed.
• May be called to fill in long- or short-term staff absences.

Skills

Digital literacy

Readers’ advisory

Information assistance

Customer service

Education

MLS degree

Degree pending (2026)

Job description

Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, ME is seeking a Substitute Librarian for Adult, Lending, and Youth Services on a per diem basis. The role emphasizes digital literacy, current literature knowledge, and strong readers’ advisory skills to assist adult and youth patrons.

The substitute may work weekdays and weekends, including evenings, with a commitment of at least one four-hour shift per month. MLS degree or degree pending in 2026 is required; public library experience is preferred.