Part Time Children's Librarian - Elizabeth Public Library

Job Description:

Job Title: Part-Time Children’s Librarian

Location: Elizabeth Public Library – Various Branches
Reports To: Head of Youth Services
Hours: 19 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
Salary: $33.00

Job Summary:

The Elizabeth Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and service-oriented Part-Time Children’s Librarian to join our dynamic team. This position requires flexibility to work at any of our library branches and to support system-wide children’s services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for literacy, early childhood development, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, present, and evaluate storytimes, crafts, and other programs for children (birth–12) and their families.
• Provide reader’s advisory and reference services to children, caregivers, and educators.
• Collaborate with other children’s staff to develop and promote system-wide programs like Summer Reading and STEM initiatives.
• Assist in the selection, maintenance, and weeding of children's materials in print and digital formats.
• Visit schools, daycares, and community organizations to promote library services.
• Maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment in the children's areas.
• Stay current with trends in children's literature, technology, and library services.
• Perform circulation duties and other branch-level responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program (students nearing completion may be considered).
• Experience working with children in a library or educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of children’s literature, early literacy principles, and programming techniques.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-branch, team-oriented environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Work Environment:

• Requires travel between library branches.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to:
Alex Laudisi, Assistant Director alaudisi@elizpl.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application link or email address: alaudisi@elizpl.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $33.00

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

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