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Information Scientist

Reston, VA

$120.70K - $148.80K/yr

Masters in Library Science * Experience managing and extracting insights from data * Experience automating data workflows * Experience working within an agile framework * Experience creating pilots ...

Information Scientist

Reston, VA · On-site

$120.70K - $148.80K/yr

Masters in Library Science * Experience managing and extracting insights from data * Experience automating data workflows * Experience working within an agile framework * Experience creating pilots ...

Information Scientist

Reston, VA

$120.70K - $148.80K/yr

Masters in Library Science * Experience managing and extracting insights from data * Experience automating data workflows * Experience working within an agile framework * Experience creating pilots ...

Librarian 1 (PT)

Bloomfield, CT · On-site

$42.44/hr

Minimum Qualifications Minimum requirements include a Masters in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited college or university, plus at least 1 year of related library work ...

Librarian I

Memphis, TN

$45.80K - $68.69K/yr

Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university and one (1) year of related professional library ...

Librarian I

Memphis, TN · On-site

$45.80K - $68.69K/yr

Qualifications Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university and one (1) year of related ...

Librarian I - Salazar-Ajo Library

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$52.29K - $73.17K/yr

Masters of library and information science. * Bilingual (English/Spanish - speak, read, write). * Minimum one (1) year experience working in a public library. * Minimum one (1) year experience using ...

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How much do freelance library science masters jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance library science masters in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Library Science Masters vs Freelance Archivist?

AspectFreelance Library Science MastersFreelance Archivist
CredentialsMaster's in Library Science or related fieldMaster's in Archival Studies or related field
Work EnvironmentLibraries, information centers, digital repositoriesArchives, museums, historical societies
Employer & IndustryPublic, academic, special librariesHistorical institutions, government agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding freelance roles in library scienceUnderstanding freelance roles in archival work

Freelance Library Science Masters professionals typically work with libraries and information centers, focusing on managing collections and information systems. Freelance Archivists specialize in preserving historical records and artifacts. While both roles require advanced degrees, their work environments and industries differ, with library science leaning towards information management and archives towards preservation and history.

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T26-27 - LIBRARY MEDIA SPEC (Candidate Pool)

T26-27 - LIBRARY MEDIA SPEC (Candidate Pool)

Arlington Public Schools

Arlington, VA • On-site

$52.30K - $69.60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Job Description
Posted to create a candidate pool for the 2026-27 School Year.
Qualifications:
  • Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
  • Library Media endorsement.
  • Masters in Library Science or minimum of 24 semester hours in school library media preparation.
  • Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Experience:
  • Ability to interact with students, teachers and administrators in a positive, collaborative manner.
  • High familiarity with and use of emergent technologies in the field of Library Science and Instruction.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through membership in professional organizations, enrolling in continuing education courses, attending conferences and training workshops and working with counterparts and colleagues.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides instruction in locating, analyzing, and effectively using information resources for all curriculum needs.
  • Collaborates and partners with teaching staff to deliver ongoing instruction in the acquisition of information literacy skills, tied to APS curriculum.
  • Encourages students and teachers to maximize the use of information in various formats, including electronic as well as print, and promotes the ethical use of information technology.
  • Selects and evaluates resources which provide a wide variety of materials to meet the interests and learning needs of the entire school community.
  • Customizes instruction to serve diverse learning populations through varying instructional activities, integrating appropriate technology and promoting models of information acquisition and use.
  • Integrates fiction and nonfiction works into lesson design, is knowledgeable about children's and young adult literature, and motivates students to appreciate reading as a lifelong activity.
  • Provides orientation and training to all students and staff concerning library services and resources, including the use of all features of the APS OPAC, known as the Arlington County Online Resource Network (ACORN).
  • Serves as the Interlibrary Loan contact for the building and is a primary contact for instruction and access to various technologies, including video, audio and online resources.
  • Administers library program functions such as scheduling, budget, supplies, reports, and ongoing collection development. Maintains, manages, organizes and supervises the library collection, including the acquisition and withdrawal of materials as necessary.
  • Supervises and trains library assistants/secretaries, students and volunteers who work in the library.
  • Promotes and publicizes the use of the library as an environment for learning and enjoyment, including regular communication with the greater school community regarding library activities and programs.
  • As a school faculty member, actively participates in school committees, partners in school and community events, and serves as an advocate of the school and public library programs.
  • Arranges library programming such as Family Literacy Nights and Author visits to embed reading for choice and literacy into the school program as a whole.
  • Contributes to the planning of library construction and renovation.

Salary:
  • Salary will be based on the FY2026-27 salary schedule.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.