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Tennessee Board of Regents

Librarian

Nashville, TN

$48K - $60K/yr

Librarian POSITION SUMMARY This position coordinates electronic resources and cataloging ... Instruction, both class, virtual, and reference desk is expected. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB ...

The Tennessee Board of Regents

Librarian

Nashville, TN · On-site

$48K - $60K/yr

Librarian POSITION SUMMARY This position coordinates electronic resources and cataloging ... Instruction, both class, virtual, and reference desk is expected. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB ...

TNBR Careers

Librarian

Nashville, TN · On-site

$48K - $60K/yr

Librarian POSITION SUMMARY This position coordinates electronic resources and cataloging ... Instruction, both class, virtual, and reference desk is expected. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB ...

Chesterfield County

Librarian (part-time)

Chesterfield, VA · On-site

$29.88 - $35.12/hr

An employee in trainee status must successfully meet the minimum qualifications for the position ... Provide learning, reference and engagement opportunities to adults, teens, and children by creating ...

Northwell

Librarian - Medical Library

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$66K - $86K/yr

Provides reference and education services at assigned libraries via virtual as well as on-site consultations. Conducts expert literature searches to meet information needs; provides instruction in ...

County of Chester

Librarian

West Chester, PA · On-site

$28.31/hr

Provide general reference and advisory services. Assist in collection development and maintenance. Plan, produce and promote library programs, presenting in-house and/or virtual programs as well as ...

Northwell

Librarian - Medical Library

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$66K - $86K/yr

Provides reference and education services at assigned libraries via virtual as well as on-site consultations. Conducts expert literature searches to meet information needs; provides instruction in ...

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How much do trainee virtual reference librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee virtual reference librarian 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 Trainee Virtual Reference Librarian vs Virtual Reference Librarian?

AspectTrainee Virtual Reference LibrarianVirtual Reference Librarian
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a library science degree or certificationUsually requires a master's degree in library science or equivalent
Work EnvironmentTraining period, supervised, often part-time or internshipFull-time or part-time remote work, independent
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic, public, or special libraries during trainingLibraries, educational institutions, or information centers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level or training rolesUnderstanding professional virtual reference services

The main difference is that a Trainee Virtual Reference Librarian is in a training or learning phase, often pursuing relevant credentials, while a Virtual Reference Librarian is a fully qualified professional providing remote reference services. The trainee role focuses on gaining experience, whereas the librarian role involves independent work in virtual reference support.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Virtual Reference Librarian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 45% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 53% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,056 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Adjunct - Reference/Instruction Librarian

Cincinnati State

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$25/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Adjunct- Reference and Instruction Librarian
This posting is part of an ongoing recruitment effort. Applications are accepted year-round, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available.
The Johnnie Mae Berry Library at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is seeking applicants for a part-time reference and instruction librarian. Our librarians help students develop skills needed for finding, evaluating, and integrating credible academic resources into their assignments. This is an onsite position located at Cincinnati State's Main Campus in the Clifton neighborhood.
Essential Duties:
  • Provide in-person and virtual research assistance
  • Teach in-person and virtual instruction sessions
  • Create and maintain multimedia learning objects and web resources, including video tutorials and static guides.
  • Assist with collection management
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Library Science (will consider qualified candidate enrolled in an ALA-approved program within 15 credit hours of completion)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience creating multimedia learning objects, including video and static tutorials
  • Experience with basic HTMLhtml and CSS for use in Springshare products (e.g., LibGuides) and other web resources

Desired Competencies:
  • Innovation: Seeks out and incorporates new methods and principles. Demonstrates strong technology skills and a willingness to learn new skills quickly.
  • Professionalism: Courtesy and collegiality in changing environments. Interacts respectfully. Seeks, accepts, and incorporates feedback and direction. Flexible, friendly, reliable, and able to establish rapport with faculty, staff, and students. Handles and responds to concerns, complaints, and challenging situations. Excellent oral and written communication which foster positive relationships and partnerships.
  • Project management: Effective time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance priorities, working independently and in teams.
  • Decision-making: Demonstrated ability and confidence to exercise good judgement.

Work hours:
  • Typical work week is 20-25 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours. Schedules are set each semester.
  • Flexibility is highly desired as the preferred candidate may be asked to work earlier or later hours depending on staffing and instruction needs.

Compensation: $25/hour
Contractual Affiliation: N/A
Exempt Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Part time/Adjunct
Cincinnati State is an E-Verify employer:
If you're hired, you must complete a Form I-9, which verifies your identity and your legal right to work in the U.S.
You'll need to provide original, acceptable documents-no photocopies-to complete the I-9 process.
A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: USCIS I-9 website
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
The institution declares that it will educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
The institution declares that its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
The institution declares its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring, or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly.
The institution declares it is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
The institution declares that its duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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