Job descriptions

Joan Hubble, Perry Middle School Librarian (l), and Danielle Shreve, Perry (OK) Carnegie Library Director (r), help 5th grader Kristina with a special project, while Brayden practices his computer skills. Photograph by Dawn Pennington.

Developing job descriptions for your library staff needs can be daunting. This collection provides examples from a number of libraries, for a variety of different roles, and provides details like position titles, essential job duties, and qualifications. Actual job descriptions will vary greatly from library to library. These examples can inform the job descriptions created for your library.

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Revitalizing Library Volunteer Engagement

Publish Date: Webinar / 18 September 2018

This webinar explores new trends in library volunteerism and presents practical steps to recruit skilled volunteers to help grow your community of library advocates and supporters.

Young Adult Librarian Job Descriptions

Publish Date: Document / 21 March 2012

Sample job descriptions for positions including: Young Adult Librarian, Reference/Young Adult Librarian, Youth Services Librarian, Teen Services Librarian.

Technology Volunteer Job Description Samples

Publish Date: Document / 21 March 2012

A handout from the Arlington County (VA) Public Library Cyber Center describes positions, qualifications, and time commitments that you can use as a model for your library.

Technical Services Librarian Job Descriptions

Publish Date: Document / 21 March 2012

Sample job descriptions for positions including: Technical Services Librarian, Automation Librarian, Cataloger, Technical Service/Reference Librarian, Head of Technical Services, Assistant Head of Technical Services, Head Cataloger.

Technical Services Clerk or Library Assistant Job Descriptions

Publish Date: Document / 21 March 2012

Samples of job descriptions for positions including: Library Technical Assistant, Library Reference Assistant, Technical Processor,, Technical Services/Reference Clerk, Technical Services Assistant, Library Assistant/Technical Services.

Reference & Adult Services Librarian Job Descriptions

Publish Date: Document / 21 March 2012

Sample job descriptions for positions including: Adult Services Librarian, Reference Librarian, Head of Adult Services, Department Head Adult Services, Head of Information Services, Reference Librarian II, Reference and Adult Services Head.

Recruit a Volunteer

Publish Date: Document / 21 March 2012

You may need technology volunteers, but you want to choose the right ones. This article details how to find the best volunteers to suit your library's needs.

Office Positions Job Descriptions

Publish Date: Document / 21 March 2012

Descriptions for office position jobs including: Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant II, Library Office Assistant, Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

Maintenance Job Descriptions

Publish Date: Document / 21 March 2012

Use these samples as you write job descriptions for a facilities manager or custodian position in your library. Examples include: Custodian, Facilities Manager, Head Custodian.