Substitute Adult Services/Reference Librarian

Plainville Community Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

The Town of Plainville 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 operational demands. Rate of pay is $27.81 per hour, with sick leave according to Connecticut regulations and no other benefits.

This is not a union-eligible position. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service, strong computer skills, and the ability to provide competent library research

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Minimum two years of relevant library work experience.
• Applicants currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited program will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and information assistance to library patrons.
• Instruct patrons in the use of library resources and technology.

Skills

Customer service

Tech instruction

Research instruction

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

Library databases

Job description

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.

Applications are being accepted through 5:00pm Tuesday, November 17, 2026 or until filled. Please include all three documents, application, cover letter and resume.

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