Substitute Adult Services/Reference Librarian

Plainville Community Schools; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

Plainville Community Schools is seeking a substitute adult services/reference librarian for the Plainville Public Library. This on-call position has no set schedule; hours are assigned as needed based on operations. The rate of pay is $27.81 per hour, with sick leave under Connecticut regulations.

No other benefits and not union-eligible. MLS/MLIS required; two years of library experience preferred. Ideal candidates will provide strong customer service, technology instruction, and capable

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Minimum two years of relevant library work experience.
• Applicants enrolled in an ALA-accredited program will be considered.
• On-call position with no set schedule; hours assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute adult services/reference librarian support.
• Deliver library research instruction and assistance to patrons.
• Offer technology instruction and guidance on computer use.
• Assist with library operations at Plainville Public Library as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Computer knowledge

Technology instruction

Library research instruction

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Plainville Community Schools

Substitute Adult Services/Reference Librarian JobID: 3077

• Position Type:
  Town of Plainville/ Town Hall
• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026

Substitute Adult Services/Reference Librarian

Town of Plainville

The Town of Plainville is currently seeking a substitute adult services/reference librarian for the Plainville Public Library. This is an on-call position with no set schedule; hours will be assigned as needed based on operational demands. Rate of pay is $27.81 per hour. Sick leave is provided consistent with State of Connecticut Regulations, but there are no other benefits associated with this position. This is not a union-eligible post.

Talents sought for this position include exceptional customer service skills; outstanding computer knowledge and technology instruction skills; and the ability to provide competent library research instruction and assistance.

Qualifications required are a master's degree in library and information studies (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution and a minimum two years of relevant library work experience. Applicants currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies program will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

The Town of Plainville is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 6:30:56 AM CST.

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