Open Position
The Eastern Monroe Public Library is hiring a permanent (not seasonal) part-time Library Assistant for the Adult Services/Reference Department at Hughes Library, Stroudsburg.
The position is approximately 20 hours per week, with occasional opportunities to pick up additional hours as coverage is needed. The schedule includes weekdays, one evening per week, and one weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday) per month. The hourly rate is $15.50 her hour.
Key duties include staffing the Reference Desk, scheduling meeting rooms, and assisting with adult programs and collection maintenance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Previous experience with libraries or information technology is recommended.
- A degree or coursework in Library Science is preferred.
- Candidates currently enrolled in, or accepted into, an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program and working toward a Provisional Certification or MLIS is ideal.
Candidates with a particular interest in adult library programming and/or collection development are also encouraged to apply. Please highlight any areas of interest in your cover letter.
Current Position Schedule
The exact schedule may be adjusted slightly during the hiring process to accommodate the selected candidate’s availability. However, once a regular schedule is established, staff are expected to maintain those assigned hours. The Thursday evening shift (5:00–8:00 p.m.) and weekend shifts are required and are not flexible. Eastern Monroe Public Library operates on a four week rotating schedule.
- Mondays: OFF
- Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Thursdays: 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Fridays: Weeks 1 & 2 OFF; Weeks 3 & 4, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday of Week 1: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday of Week 2: 11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
To apply, please email your resume and brief cover letter to Kit, Head of Adult Services, at programming@monroepl.org.
The full job description is available here: Library Assistant (1)