Temporary Staff Librarian – Adult Services
Full-Time for Approximately Three Months (February – April 2026): $36.53 per hour/35 hours per week
Organizational Role
Provides reference and reader’s advisory services. Administrates Library programs. Collaborates with the Adult Services Team. Performs collection management duties as assigned. This is a temporary position and will not lead to permanent employment. The duration of this position is finite and specific.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Provides reference and reader’s advisory services.
● Manages assigned area(s) of the collection, including selection and weeding.
● Plans and schedules library programs.
● May assist in the coordination of ESL services.
● Cooperates with schools, businesses, and relevant community organizations for outreach services.
● May supervise and train volunteers as necessary.
● Assists customers in the use of the public catalog, computers, and copiers.
● Provides formal and informal technology training when assigned.
● Develops instructional tools such as bibliographies and research guides.
● Promotes library services, programs, and resources.
● Participates in Library and professional meetings, workshops, webinars, and other continuing education opportunities.
● Works a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
● Performs other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
● MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school.
● Must have or be eligible to obtain a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate.
● Demonstrated experience and skills in the following areas: flexibility, initiative, teamwork, and customer
service.
● Strong communication skills. Additional language fluency desirable.
● Proficiency in the use of current library technologies.
● Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Please send letter of interest and resume to Linda Reynolds, Executive Assistant for Personnel, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 or lreynolds@oldbridgelibrary.org no later than Friday, January 16th at 5pm. Please note that this is a substitute position to fill a temporary leave of absence. It is, in no way, to be construed as a permanent, full-time offer of employment.