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Central Arizona College

Librarian

Coolidge, AZ

$51K - $55K/yr

... collection development; oversees daily library operations including assisting students with ... part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a ...

County of Chester

Librarian

West Chester, PA · On-site

$28.31/hr

Summary The Henrietta Hankin Branch, Chester Springs has an opening for a Part Time Librarian in ... The librarian will also provide reference, readers' advisory and collection development services.

County of Chester

Librarian

West Chester, PA · On-site

$28.31/hr

Summary The Henrietta Hankin Branch, Chester Springs has an opening for a Part Time Librarian in ... The librarian will also provide reference, readers' advisory and collection development services.

County of Chester, PA

Librarian

West Chester, PA · On-site

$28.31/hr

Libraries P/T Opening Date: 08/13/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Hours vary ... Provide general reference and advisory services. * Assist in collection development and maintenance.

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How much do part time collection development librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time collection development librarian in the United States is $67,941.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Collection Development Librarian vs Part Time Reference Librarian?

AspectPart Time Collection Development LibrarianPart Time Reference Librarian
Primary ResponsibilitiesSelecting, evaluating, and acquiring library materialsAssisting patrons with research and information needs
Required SkillsCollection analysis, vendor negotiation, knowledge of resourcesResearch skills, customer service, database proficiency
Work EnvironmentBehind-the-scenes, collection managementPublic-facing, assisting library users
Common EmployerPublic, academic, or special librariesPublic, academic, or special libraries

The Part Time Collection Development Librarian focuses on building and maintaining the library's collection through selection and evaluation, while the Part Time Reference Librarian primarily assists patrons with research and information inquiries. Both roles often work in similar environments but serve different core functions within the library.

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Reference Librarian

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Point Park University
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Posted 19 days ago

Job description

POSITION: Reference Librarian (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT: University Library

REPORTS TO: Associate Librarian

WORK SCHEDULE: Fully on campus

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Position is responsible for providing reference services, library instruction, collection development, producing library material, and assisting in other library related projects.

This position provides scheduled reference hours & library instruction, electronic journal subscriptions maintenance, collection development, statistical analysis.

This position provides scheduled reference hours & library instruction, electronic journal subscriptions maintenance, collection development, statistical analysis. Work hours vary whereby some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications:

  • MLS from an ALA accredited program or enrolled in an accredited MLS program
  • Library research techniques
  • Knowledge of library organization principles
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of current reference and instruction tools
  • Supervisory skills
  • Knowledge of personal computers and electronic resources

Duties:

  1. Provide reference services and information about the library's collections, services, and policies
  2. Conduct library instruction sessions
  3. Assist in statistical analysis of library usage
  4. Collection Development
  5. General circulation operations
  6. Produce library promotional and instructional material
  7. Supporting library staff in such services as reciprocal borrowing, acquisitions, and cataloging
  8. Supervising student workers
  9. Other library-related duties as assigned.

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