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Library Systems & Services LLC

Library Technician

Washington, DC · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Check library materials in and out and maintain accurate circulation records. * Shelve, shift, organize, and reshelve books, serials, periodicals, and other research materials. * Process interlibrary ...

Cromaine Library

Substitute Librarian

Hartland, MI · On-site

Librarians will be trained in both the youth and adult departments, and is expected to be comfortable working with all age groups. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Job Functions * Provide ...

NCW Libraries

Library Assistant

Coulee City, WA · On-site

$17.99/hr

Library Assistant Position Type: Non-regular, (Substitute) Hours: On-Call (Flexible to work evening and weekends) Limited to 69 hours per month Wage: $17.99 per hour Bargaining Unit: Not represented ...

Cromaine Library

Substitute Librarian

Hartland, MI · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Librarians will be trained in both the youth and adult departments, and is expected to be comfortable working with all age groups. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Job Functions * Provide ...

NCW Libraries

Library Specialist (Temporary)

Wenatchee, WA · On-site

$22.42 - $30.15/hr

Library Specialist Location: Wenatchee and East Wenatchee Branches FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Hourly/ .80 FTE Part-Time (32 hours) Wage: Grade 60, $22.42-$30.15 Bargaining Unit: Unit 1 ...

Library Systems & Services LLC

Library Technician

Washington, DC

$20 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description LAC Federal is seeking a Library Technician to support an art-focused research library in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will provide operational support for library collections ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for librarians in the United States is $62,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Librarians vs Archivists?

AspectLibrariansArchivists
Required CredentialsMaster's degree in Library Science (MLS)Master's degree in Library and Information Science or related field
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special librariesArchives, museums, or historical repositories
Industry UsageManaging collections, helping users find informationPreserving and organizing historical records and documents

While both librarians and archivists work with information management, librarians focus on providing access to current resources in libraries, whereas archivists preserve and organize historical records and documents. Their roles complement each other but serve different purposes within information and record management.

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Infographic showing various Librarians job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,056 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Adult Librarian - High Bridge Library

The New York Public Library

Bronx, NY • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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New York Public Library rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Adult Librarian - High Bridge Library
Application Deadline: 18 August 2026
Department: Branch Libraries
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: High Bridge Library
Reporting To: Cristian Reinosomontes
Compensation: $70,393 / year
Description
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL's neighborhood libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island-many of which date to Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century-are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service, and vital community hubs that provide far more than just free books and materials.
The Library is seeking Adult Librarians to cultivate creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information. Successful candidates will embody each of these four characteristics themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of their Manager, the Adult Librarian:
  • Provides reference service and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
  • Collaborates with the Adult Educational Services Department to develop, promote, facilitate, present and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community's adult population including book discussions, author talks, technology classes, financial literacy sessions, arts and wellness activities, and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community
  • Partners with the collection development team to build and maintain the Adult collection ensuring it is diverse, current, and relevant and meets the needs of the community
  • Works to engage adults with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones
  • Conducts outreach to and develops partnerships with community based organizations, city support agencies, adult educational institutions and local businesses to promote the library's services, programs and collections with a focus on adults
  • Encourages digital literacy and provides technology instruction
  • Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the adult space, ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
  • Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
  • Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting adult programs
  • Assists with circulation, fines & fees management, reserves and opening/closing procedures
  • May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager
  • Maintains a working knowledge of trends in adult literature, educational and development needs, adult services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships
  • Performs related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
  • ALA accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies
  • Public Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York

Required Skills
  • Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
  • Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for adults
  • Knowledge of Adult literature and experience maintaining an Adult collection
  • Experience building partnerships with local organizations to better meet the needs of community users
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills
  • Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
  • Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
  • Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs and e-reader devices
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media, reference resources and databases

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for adults in urban public libraries preferred

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Core ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment
  • Public service library

Physical Duties
  • Light lifting/moving required
  • Remain in stationary positions for periods of time
  • Daily use of a computer

Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular hours
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

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The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations--including research and branch libraries--throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

Industry

Libraries and archives

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1895

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