Librarian Job Description Template

Job title

Librarian

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable librarian to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will help patrons find information, select and manage collections and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Help patrons find information
• Select and manage collections
• Teach research and digital skills
• Plan and run programs
• Manage databases and digital resources
• Catalog materials
• Promote library services
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Master's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of research and reference and collection development
• Curiosity and customer service
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• MLS or MLIS degree
• School library media certification
• Public librarian certification
• Experience with integrated library systems

Skills

• Cataloging
• Information literacy instruction
• Library systems
• Program planning
• Communication
• Organization

Work environment and schedule

Librarians work in public, school, academic and special libraries, mostly indoors at desks and with the public. Public and academic librarians often work evenings and weekends; school librarians follow school schedules.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.