Part-time Reference Librarian - Whippanong Library
Job Description:
Part-Time Reference Librarian Position
The Whippanong Library in Whippany, NJ, seeks a tech-savvy, customer service-oriented, part-time Reference Librarian to join its team. The library serves the community of Hanover Township which includes the towns of Whippany and Cedar Knolls.
The part-time Reference Librarian will provide reference, computer help, and other library services for the general public. Duties will include:
- Assisting patrons in finding print and non-print material
- Assisting patrons in using internet, databases, other digital resources, and Microsoft Office
- Answering reference questions on a wide range of topics and difficulty
- Keeping up-to-date with current technology
- Providing readers advisory for patrons
- Providing occasional back-up at the Circulation Desk
The hours include Tuesdays 9 AM – 12 PM, Thursdays 5 - 8 PM and the 1st and 3rd Saturday
9 AM - 1 PM. A total of 32 hours a month with opportunity for more hours as needed. Qualifications include MLS or MLIS degree and a Professional Librarian’s Certificate. Schedule flexibility and familiarity with Koha ILS system is a plus. Hourly salary is $30 an hour with earned time-off benefits included.
Qualified applicants email resume and cover letter to Amy Puskas, Library Director at amy.puskas@whippanong.org.
Application link or email address: amy.puskas@whippanong.org
Salary range or hourly wage: $30 an hour
MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.
Job focus: Public/Adult Service
Work schedule: Part-Time