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Adjunct, Librarian (Part-Time)
Job Category: Adjunct
Requisition Number: ADJUN
Posted: November 12, 2025
Part Time
On-site
Rate: $25.00 USD per hour
Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University is seeking applications for a part-time Adjunct Librarian. The candidate would be expected to provide general reference services to students and faculty.
Monmouth University Library is an integral part of Monmouth University's established position as a respected institution of higher learning and a proponent of rigorous academic research across the curriculum. The MU Library builds and maintains collections in both traditional and digital formats to support the teaching and scholarship missions of the University, and engages in research instruction. Functioning as the research core of Monmouth University, the MU Library collaborates with all campus constituencies to accomplish the common goal of preparing well-rounded, intellectually prepared, and information-literate students to achieve success, leadership, and lifelong learning.
Part-time librarians must work at least one (1) five (5)-hour Saturday and/or Sunday reference shift each week in the fall, spring, and summer semesters when the library is open. Sunday desk shifts are 3 pm to 7 pm. Part-timers must also work one or more (1) three (3)-hour reference shift weekdays or weeknights. Part-time librarians may also request more scheduled working hours.
This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position.
For additional information about the library and its services, please visit the Guggenheim Memorial Library webpage.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform high-quality, professional reference services by assisting and responding to library patrons in-person, via telephone, and through email. Provide general reference services to students and faculty. Assists in maintaining and editing training materials for staff and students. Provides significant, in-depth research support to faculty members, departments, and administrators. Assists faculty with requests for articles, books, and electronic resources to support their scholarship, classroom preparation, and professional development. Assists library staff with special projects. Other duties as assigned.
Enrichment Statement
Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the teaching and service missions of the university.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree
ALA-accredited MLS degree
Reference expertise
Experience using a variety of print and electronic resources, including online catalogs and electronic databases
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Academic library reference experience.
Working at Monmouth University perks
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Tuition Remission
Employee elective deferrals to TIAA, 403(b) plan
On campus, Fitness Center – free membership
Department: MU Library
Work Schedule
Typical/sample: Sunday 3pm-7pm, Wednesday 1pm-5pm, Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-1pm
Total Weeks Per Year 52
Expected Salary $25 per/hour
Union N/A
Job Posting Close Date N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
long branch, NJ, 07740, US
Who can apply
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