Library Jobs

The Bucks County Free Library is looking for an experienced and dedicated library professional to serve as District Consultant for the Bucks County District, which includes the seven branches of the Bucks County Free Library, plus eleven member libraries.

We are looking for someone who has a commitment to customer service excellence, supported by a deep understanding of library operations and community needs. The job requires exceptional interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively. This position does not supervise or manage any employees or departments. A primary focus of the position is developing and delivering training to board members and staff at all levels. The ideal candidate loves to lead and inspire through teaching and mentoring, and is able to adapt their teaching methods to different learning styles.

In this role, you will provide expert advisory services to library leaders and boards on diverse topics, from day-to-day operations to advocacy, board relations, policy development, and strategic practices. You will act as a bridge between the Office of Commonwealth Libraries and members, ensuring compliance with standards and facilitating effective communication. You will help libraries transform data and statistics into purposeful action. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

This job requires on-site presence and remote work options are not available.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a Master’s degree in Library Science.
• Five years of progressively responsible public library experience, including two years direct staff supervision.
• Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites.
• Applicant must provide on date of hire the following three required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance; and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

Schedule: Full time schedule Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings or weekends.

Starting Salary Range: $55,834 to $66,535 DOQ

Benefits: Medical and dental for self with premium copay. Vacation, sick, and personal leave and eleven paid holidays. 403b plan with a 5% match after one year enrollment. Life insurance, health advocate and employee assistance program. (Benefits subject to change at any time.)

Apply By:  Open until filled with applications reviewed on a rolling basis

To Apply:  Links are below for the job description and the job application, which includes a video interview and supplemental questions. The job application will take approximately 90 minutes.

Job Description                        Job Application

The Bucks County Free Library is looking for an organized and motivated person to join our team as Office Support Specialist. In this role you will provide essential support to multiple administrators and functions, including the CEO. Your workday will include general office support, human resources, fundraising, marketing, and financial operations. You will report to the Associate Director, for overall guidance, and work independently with each administrator in their respective specialized areas.

The role entails maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information. In addition to general clerical duties, the Office Support Specialist plays a crucial role in human resources by maintaining employee personnel files, managing job postings, and assisting with candidate screening and onboarding. The position involves use of various software and tools in areas like fundraising, marketing, and financial operations.

This dynamic role demands exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Expert fluency in office productivity software is a minimum job requirement. The ideal candidate will be proficient in an assortment of various software and enthusiastically learn and master new platforms.

This is an FLSA non-exempt position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Three year’s related experience.
• Applicant must provide on date of hire the following three required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance; and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
• Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites.

Schedule: Full-time schedule Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings or weekends.

Starting Salary:   $44,061 – $ 47,585 DOQ    

Benefits:  Medical and dental for self with premium copay. Vacation, sick, and personal leave and eleven paid holidays. 403b plan with a 5% match after one year enrollment. Life insurance, health advocate and employee assistance program. (Benefits subject to change at any time.)

Apply By:  Open until filled with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

To Apply:  Links are below for the job description and the job application, which includes a video interview and supplemental questions. The job application will take approximately 90 minutes.

Job Description                                  Job Application

The Bucks County Free Library, headquartered in Doylestown PA, is accepting applications for Library Managers for the Perkasie branch.

This is one of the smallest branches in the county system. If you’re an experienced librarian ready to move into management, this may be the job for you.

Job Summary:

In addition to staff scheduling and management, serves as the branch librarian and performs all duties of a professional librarian, including computer help, reference assistance, program planning, collection maintenance, and making sure the building and equipment are in working order.

Minimum two evenings per week, every other Saturday, occasional Sundays, and schedule changes as needed. This is an FLSA exempt position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a master’s degree in library science.
• Two years of recent progressively responsible public library and customer service experience, including one year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites.
• Applicant must provide on date of hire at own expense the following three required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance; and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

 Schedule:   Full-time variable schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Starting Salary:   $56,183 – $58,858 DOQ    

Benefits: Medical and dental for self with premium copay. Vacation, sick, and personal leave and eleven paid holidays. 403b plan with a 5% match after one year enrollment. Life insurance, health advocate and employee assistance program. (Benefits subject to change at any time.)

To Apply:  Links to job description, job application, and supplemental questions are below.

1. Complete the job application, which provides the opportunity to upload a letter of interest and résumé.
2. Take pre-employment test battery (link at end of job application), which consists of five tests:  cognitive aptitude, customer service, Word 2016, Excel 2016, and computer and Internet knowledge test (about 58 minutes for all five).
3. Complete the Supplemental Questionnaire Form, save your document, and then upload it here or use “Upload Completed Supplemental” link below.

Job Description                Job Application                Upload Completed Supplemental

We are continuously accepting applications for part-time Customer Service Associates (CSAs). Interviews are scheduled when openings are anticipated. Currently, there are no openings at any of our branches for CSAs.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, expert with technology, and loves helping other people. You will greet, direct and provide information to library users and perform a variety of tasks related to managing user accounts and library materials. With the library system’s RFID combined with self-check, staff are empowered to move out from behind a check-out desk and deliver higher levels of customer service. If you are energized by change and new challenges, this position will be a good fit for you.

You’ll resolve problems and negotiate solutions with library users. You will be comfortable and capable promoting the library’s programs and services, using and demonstrating library resources and software in all formats, including computers, tablets, Smartphones and gadgets. Only candidates who are able to stream and download library ebooks onto iPads and other devices will be considered.

This is a physically demanding position that requires continuous standing, walking, bending, and crouching as well as lifting heavy items on a daily basis. This is a non-exempt bargaining unit position.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of customer service experience
• Some college and familiarity with public libraries is a plus.
• Must provide or obtain at own expense the PA Child Abuse History Clearance, the PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI fingerprint background check at time of hire.

Schedule:   

16 hours per week – Generally, four 4-hour shifts including mornings, afternoons & evenings and every other Saturday.
20 hours per week – Generally, two 4-hour shifts, one 4.5-hour shift, and a full day alternating Fridays and Saturdays.

Work schedules are variable, meaning you can be scheduled and must be available to work during any hours the library is open, including days and evenings. Managers cannot schedule around any work, school, or other commitments you may have. However, schedules for the upcoming month are provided two weeks prior to the start of the month.

Compensation: $18.76 per hour probationary rate; $19.33 per hour regular rate

Apply By:  Applications are continuously accepted for all libraries and schedules and interviews scheduled depending on anticipated openings. For current openings, position is open until filled.

To Apply: Links to job description and job application are below. Job application includes an opportunity to indicate which BCFL libraries you are interested in working as well as which schedule(s) you prefer. You will also upload a cover letter and résumé, and complete a supplemental questionnaire and pre-employment testing. Pre-employment testing consists of four tests:  basic skills test, customer service, Word 2016, and computer and Internet knowledge test (about 60 minutes for all four).

Job Description         Job Application

In 2023, the Bucks County Free Library is kicking off a major initiative to offer more, better story times to the children and families we serve. Our success will depend on hiring eight new part-time Program Leaders. The ideal candidate loves connecting with young children and their families and is passionate about leading learning through play. We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic people to join our team.

As a Program Leader, you will plan and conduct educational play-based programs for children ages 0-5. You will lead children and their families in song, dance, and rhymes; and guide them through games, exercise, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, building with blocks, and other interactive activities. Typical minimum attendance is 25 children with their caregivers. You generally will host two programs per scheduled shift with time allowed for planning, preparation, training, and meetings.

Positions are available in our Doylestown, Bensalem, Langhorne, Perkasie, Quakertown, and Yardley-Lower Makefield, branches. Schedules are firm because they’re tied into scheduled program times.

• The Doylestown position is 16 hours per week and includes working every other Saturday. The week one schedule is Monday through Thursday 9-1 and the week two schedule is Monday through Wednesday 9-1 and Saturday 9-1.
• The other positions are 20 hours per week and include working every other Saturday. The week one schedule is Monday and Tuesday 9-2, Wednesday 9-1, and Thursday 9:30-3:30. The week two schedule is Monday and Tuesday 9-2, Wednesday 9-1, and Saturday 9:30-3:30.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in a related field required, such as elementary, early childhood, or special education, child development, recreation, or arts education
• One year related experience working directly with groups of children
• Must have current driver’s license, insurance, and own transportation or ability to travel among many library sites
• Applicant must provide on date of hire the following three required clearances: PA State Police Criminal Record Check; PA Child Abuse History Clearance; and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

COMPENSATION:  $23.65 per hour probationary rate; $24.38 per hour regular rate

APPLY BY:  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.

TO APPLY:

1. Complete the job application, which provides the opportunity to upload a cover letter and résumé, and directs you to pre-employment testing.
2. Take pre-employment test battery (link at end of job application), which consists of four tests: cognitive aptitude, customer service, Excel 2016, and computer and Internet knowledge test (about 45 minutes for all four).
3. Complete the Supplemental Questionnaire form, save your document, and then upload it here or use “Upload Completed Supplemental” link below.

Job Description            Job Application             Upload Completed Supplemental

4. Applicants who are brought back for a second interview will be asked to submit video samples that demonstrate how they lead children’s activities.

Once you begin the application, you won’t be able to save it.

Make sure you have complete information about your prior employment and education. This includes dates, names, addresses, and other contact information. You’ll be asked to verify that you can perform the essential duties of the job, so it’s important to review the job description before you start.

All positions require that you upload a letter of interest as part of the application. You can use any standard word processing software or file format, such as .doc, .docx, and .pdf. Your letter of interest should summarize why the job appeals to you and provide highlights of your qualifications and experience.

For many positions, a resume is optional. A resume may not substitute for the job application.

After you’ve successfully submitted the application, you’ll receive an e-mail confirming that the library has received it.