Below is a list of the employment opportunities for libraries in Montgomery County. There may be other opportunities available at the libraries – please visit each library’s website for more information.
Abington Township Public Library
Part Time
Literacy Administrative Assistant
The Abington Township Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program helps adults improve their literacy skills. The program trains volunteer tutors who provide one-on-one and small group instruction for adult learners. Our adult students include English language learners, adults seeking a high school equivalency degree, and people who want to improve their reading, writing and math skills. The Literacy Program Administrative Assistant is tasked with assisting with all aspects of the Adult Literacy Program (ALP). Position reports to the Coordinator of the Adult Literacy Program.
Salary: $18-22/hour DOE
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Cheltenham Township Library System
No openings at this time
Free Library of Springfield Township
No openings at this time
Horsham Township Library
No openings at this time
Huntingdon Valley Library
No openings at this time
Indian Valley Public Library
No openings at this time
Jenkintown Library
No openings at this time
Lansdale Public Library
Full Time
Library Director
This employee will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of standard operational procedures for library operations. In addition, under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Lansdale Public Library, this employee will perform administrative work in planning, directing, and coordinating the operation of the library. It includes working with the Board of Directors on finances, facilities, and the formulation of policy. It also involves staff selection, training, development, and performance evaluation.
Salary: $70,000-80,000/year
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Lower Merion Library System
No openings at this time
Lower Providence Community Library
No openings at this time
Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library
Full Time
District Consultant Librarian
Norristown Library
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is in search of a Full-time District Consultant. The District Consultant advises staff, advisory boards, friends’ groups, librarians, library directors, para-professional staff, and municipal officials of the public libraries of the Montgomery County Library District on matters related to collection development, reference and reader’s advisory service, programming, and administration of adult services. This position is based out of the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library and there is a significant amount of travel that is required throughout Montgomery County.
Salary: $77-80,000/year DOE
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Full Time
Assistant Department Head of Technical Services
Norristown Library
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is in search of a full-time Assistant Department Head of Technical Services. As a direct report to the Technical Processing Department Head, the Assistant Department Head acts as the lead support staff in the department. They also serve as the primary subject expert and manager for the new materials acquisition process for the main library, branches, and bookmobiles. Under the leadership of the department head, the Assistant Head directs the work of staff and volunteers to provide acquisitions, processing, cataloging, and maintenance services for library materials. In the absence of the department head, provide administrative oversight of department staff. On assigned shifts, this position responds as the library’s primary Manager On Duty (MOD).
Salary: $38-40,000/year DOE
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Full Time
Bookmobile Coordinator
Norristown Library
The Bookmobile Coordinator is responsible for providing outstanding library outreach services to the public. This position also supports activities of the Bookmobile and Outreach Services Department by operating bookmobiles and driving delivery vans on regularly scheduled routes and timetables. When not staffing vehicles, the Bookmobile Operator provides back-office support to department operations and covers other library departments and branches, as needed. The Bookmobile Operator must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude toward customer service, possess personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work individually or on a team.
This position primarily serves residents of municipalities not in the designated service area of a brick-and-mortar library or library branch. The home library for such residents is the district library center, Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library (MC-NPL). Extension bookmobiles provide mobile library branch services to these residents.
Salary: $32,708/year
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Full Time
Branch Manager
Upper Perkiomen Valley Branch Library
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library (MC-NPL) is in search of a Branch Manager for our Upper Perkiomen Valley (UPV) branch. This branch is located in Red Hill, PA. The Branch Manager is responsible for monitoring overall library operations, including: staffing, collection development, public services, and liaison among library staff, MC-NPL’s Executive Director, and the UPV Library Board. It is the responsibility of the Branch Manager to ensure that the highest possible levels of library services are provided to the residents of the UPV service area. At the discretion of the Branch Manager, specific tasks and responsibilities may be delegated; however, the Branch Manager is ultimately accountable to the MC-NPL Executive Director and the UPV Library Board for providing quality service and maintaining professional standards according to approved policies and the mission of UPV Library.
Salary: $45,000-47,300/year
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Full Time
Adult Services Lead (Bilingual – Spanish Required)
Norristown Library
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is in search of a full-time Adult Services Lead Staff. This position is responsible for providing outstanding public library service to patrons, developing and implementing programming for adults, assisting with teen programming, assisting with the maintenance of the adult collection, performing clerical tasks, coordinating projects and volunteers, and staffing the public service desk. The ideal person for this position must be self-motivated, organized, possess personal integrity, have a strong work ethic, and can work individually or on a team.
This position primarily serves adults (18+ to seniors), their families, and caregivers, with an emphasis on Spanish language speakers. The mission is to provide public library services in the library building and off-site at community events, residential facilities, and other locations. Success is measured by demonstrating high engagement and persistent relationships with this service population.
Salary: $17.15/hour
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Full Time
Teen Services Lead (Bilingual – Spanish Required)
Norristown Library
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is in search of a full-time Teen Services Lead Staff. This position is responsible for providing outstanding public library service to patrons, developing and implementing programming for teens, assisting with adult programming, assisting with the maintenance of the teen collection, performing clerical tasks, coordinating projects and volunteers, and staffing the public service
desk. The ideal person for this position must be self-motivated, have a positive attitude toward customer service, possess personal integrity, have a strong work ethic, and can work individually or on a team.
This position primarily serves 11-18 year old patrons, their families, caregivers, and educators, with an emphasis on Spanish language speakers. The mission is to provide public library services in the library building and off-site at community events, schools, and other locations. Success is measured by demonstrating high engagement and persistent relationships with this service population.
Salary: $17.15/hour
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Part Time
Office Assistant
Norristown Library
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is in search of a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Assistant to join our team. The Office Assistant is responsible for performing general clerical duties, assisting with in-coming telephone calls, filing and organizing documents, ordering and distributing supplies, managing administration office supply inventory, processing invoices related to supply orders, counting and recording departmental cash received on a weekly basis, and maintain updated records of volunteer files, clearances, and hours. This position also aids the Administrative Assistant to ensure the smooth operation of the administration office and provides administrative assistance to the Director of Development.
Salary: $16.50/hour
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Part Time
Digital Literacy Clerk
Norristown Library
Responsible for providing outstanding computer assistance to patrons in the computer lab, helping with a wide range of digital tasks such as creating resumes, filling out job applications, creating email accounts, and sending emails. Assist with the implementation of computer instruction curriculum, offering one-on-one instruction and teaching classes as needed. Supports activities of the MC-NPL by staffing the public service desk when needed, performing clerical tasks, and assisting the Department Head and other staff with projects and programming. Act as substitute staff at the circulation desk, and in other departments at the main library, bookmobiles, and branches, as needed. Must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude towards customer service. Must possess personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and ability to work individually or on a team.
Salary: $15/hour
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Part Time/Seasonal
Library Page
Royersford Library
Royersford Free Public Library is seeking a temporary part-time Library Page to assist with the busy summer months. This position’s primary responsibility is to assist the Youth Services Coordinator with summer programs. This position will also support other activities of the library such as shelving items, assuring shelved items are in the correct order, assisting in stack maintenance projects, providing clerk or activity support to other staff, and finding items to fill patron hold requests, and assisting patrons in finding items in stacks. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude towards customer service, possess personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work individually or on a team. The weekly schedule may include weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.
Salary: $15/hour
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Narberth Community Library
No openings at this time
North Wales Area Library
Part Time
Circulation Clerk (PHEAA)
College students approved for PHEAA can again apply for employment at the North Wales Area Library. The Library was approved for the summer 2024 term. The openings are for Circulation Desk Clerks. A circulation department clerk is responsible for performing daily circulation desk duties and record keeping involved in the efficient flow of library materials, as well as the accurate shelving of returned material. Work schedule approximately 15 hours per week including at least one evening and some Saturdays.
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Full Time
Library Director
The Director will have thorough knowledge and understanding of standard procedures for library operations including finances, facilities and formulation of policy, as well as staff selection, training and development. He/she will be enthusiastic, innovative and energetic and under the direction of the Board of Directors, will perform administrative work in planning, directing and coordinating the operation of the Library. The Director will be able to develop and implement visionary/innovative short- and long-term plans and objectives consistent with the Library’s strategic plan.
Salary: $60,000 – $75,000/year DOE
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Pottstown Regional Public Library
No openings at this time
Union Library Company of Hatboro
No openings at this time
Upper Dublin Public Library
Part Time
Librarian, Public Services
Upper Dublin Public Library, a busy suburban Philadelphia public library, is seeking a permanent, part-time Librarian starting May/June 2024. The position is approximately 20-24 hours a week. Available weekday hours include mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings; some weekend shifts are required. Applicants should feel comfortable working with patrons of all ages while providing customer service, collection development, and planning and implementing library programs. This position is on the Adult & Young Adult Services Team, primarily focusing on serving customers on the 2nd floor of the library with their reading and information needs.
Salary: $20.11-27.24/hour
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Upper Merion Public Library
No openings at this time
Upper Moreland Public Library
No openings at this time
William Jeanes Memorial Library
Part Time
Reference Librarian
The William Jeanes Memorial Library is seeking a permanent, part-time Reference Librarians to work evenings and weekends. The primary role of this position is to support the information-seeking patrons of all ages in our Library and online. The successful candidate will be tech savvy and comfortable speaking in front of a group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with general library experience looking to move into Reference, or with some Reference experience looking to add Programming and Collection Development experience.
Salary: $20-25/hour DOE
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Wissahickon Valley Public Library
No openings at this time
MCLINC
No openings at this time
