Part Time Librarian, New Haven Free Public Library, (New Haven, CT) – Multiple Vacancies

Posted October 26, 2026

Job Description

The New Haven Free Public Library is seeking part-time librarians in multiple departments. This position is an amazing opportunity for current librarians looking for extra experience or Library Science students nearing graduation who are interested in getting hands-on experience in a vibrant urban library setting. The City of New Haven and the New Haven Free Public Library has launched many Librarian’s careers from this position.

Assignment in Young Minds & Family Learning (1 vacancy):

This entails developing and delivering programs for children age 0-12 with an emphasis on early childhood programming, with a strong knowledge of children’s literature, and providing a variety of information services for parents and children.

Assignment in Adult Services (1 vacancy):

Will plan, develop, and deliver a wide range of programs for adults in the New Haven community. The ideal candidate will have programming and collection management experience, creativity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and value teamwork.

Position Duties

Provides guidance to parents, teachers and patrons of all ages concerning appropriate and desirable reading material.
Catalogs books, periodicals, public documents, pamphlets, AV materials, etc. using automated system and bibliographic utilities; performs original and copy cataloging; assigns subject headings; reviews preprocessed items for accuracy; supervises the processing of materials.
Selects or aids in selecting print and non-print materials subject to review by a higher level librarian.
Performs research for and instructs patrons in the use of reference tools and databases, prepares bibliographies.
Instructs patrons in the use of the library and its facilities; assists patrons in the use of computers and their applications, including the Internet; conducts library tours for school and civic groups.
Conducts programs such as book talks, story hours, and specialized information presentations.
Develops and maintains relationships with schools and other organizations to promote library services.

Qualifications

A Masters Degree in Library Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science and its application to the community.
Knowledge of library procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of sources and procedures used in reference and bibliographic research.
Knowledge of software programs designed for libraries; ability to effectively search online bibliographic databases.
Ability to troubleshoot problems with computers and other equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and work harmoniously with library users and staff.
Ability to plan and implement library programs.

Library Science students within 1 semester of completing their coursework at an ALA accredited institution will be considered.

Hours & Compensation

This position is 19 hours per week and may include evening & weekend varied hours to support ongoing Library programming.

Salary: $21/hour

Library Science students within 1 semester of completing their coursework at an ALA accredited institution will be considered for employment at the rate of $18/hour, to be updated to the full $21/hour upon completion of their MLIS degree program.

How to Apply

To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.