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How much do summer librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer librarian in Rutherford, NJ is $63,262.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $73,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer librarian?

A Summer Librarian is a temporary position, usually in a public or academic library, that helps support library services during the summer months. Responsibilities may include assisting patrons, organizing events, managing book circulation, and helping with research inquiries. This role is ideal for students, educators, or librarians seeking seasonal work. It often involves promoting summer reading programs and engaging the community in literacy activities.

What are the primary responsibilities of a summer librarian during the summer months?

As a Summer Librarian, your main responsibilities often include assisting patrons with reference questions, managing the circulation desk, organizing and running summer reading programs, and shelving or cataloging library materials. You may also help coordinate community events or workshops tailored to children and teens who visit more frequently during summer break. Strong collaboration with other library staff and volunteers is typical, as the summer period can bring increased activity and special programming. This position offers a chance to support lifelong learning while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the summer librarian position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Librarian, you need a solid understanding of library science, organizational skills, and familiarity with cataloging and circulation procedures, often supported by coursework or relevant experience. Proficiency with integrated library systems (ILS), digital databases, and library catalog software is commonly expected. Strong communication, customer service, and adaptability are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure efficient library operations, positive patron interactions, and the ability to support seasonal programs and shifting workflows during busy summer months.

Are summer librarians still in demand?

Summer librarians are still in demand, especially in public and school libraries that offer seasonal programs and activities for students. These positions often require strong organizational skills and knowledge of library management tools, and demand can vary based on community needs and funding availability.

Can you become a summer librarian with no experience?

Summer librarian positions often do not require prior experience, especially for entry-level roles aimed at students or recent graduates. Relevant skills include customer service, organization, and familiarity with library systems, and some positions may require a background check or training provided by the employer.

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Infographic showing various Summer Librarian job openings in Rutherford, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 37% Full Time, 54% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,262 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Children's Librarian - Soundview Library

The New York Public Library

Bronx, NY • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

New York Public Library rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Children's Librarian - Soundview Library
Department: Branch Libraries
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Soundview Library
Reporting To: Katherine Jimenez
Compensation: $70,393 / year
Description
Overview
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 Children's Librarians to empower children from infant through pre-teen to become 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 the Library Manager, the Children's Librarian:
  • Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
  • Collaborates with the Youth Educational Services Department to develop, promote and facilitate innovative programs to build literacy and a love of reading to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community's children, parents and childcare providers, including storytimes and other early literacy programs, visual and performing arts programming, STEM programs, summer reading events, and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community
  • Partners with the collection development team to shape and maintain the Children's collection ensuring it is diverse, current, relevant and meets the needs of the community
  • Works to engage children 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, schools, daycare centers, and community groups that target children to promote the library's services (e.g., MyLibraryNYC, the Library's partnership with NYC schools), collections, specialized programs and resources to enhance the reading skills of children
  • Encourages digital literacy and provides age-appropriate technology instruction to children
  • Develops and maintains content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest
  • Develops and maintains the layout and appearance of the children's space ensuring a safe and inviting area filled with relevant resources
  • Mentors library staff in preparing and presenting children's 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 children's literature, youth services and the profession through webinars, meetings, internal training, 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
  • Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for children in urban public libraries preferred

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 Children and their parents/caregivers
  • Knowledge and appreciation of children's literature, audiovisual materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a balanced, relevant youth collection
  • Experience developing, maintaining and marketing Children's collections
  • Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet the needs of community users
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication 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 and reference resources and databases

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • May temporarily oversee the library in the absence of the Library Manager

Preferred Qualifications
  • Spanish fluency is preferred

More...
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
  • Lifting up to 15 lbs.
  • Remaining stationary for periods of time
  • Daily use of a computer

Physical Required?
No
Union
Local 1930
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Schedule35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular branch 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.

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Libraries and archives

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1895

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