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Employment Opportunities

Work at the Library

We’re a small team serving Monticello and Sullivan County. See what we’re hiring for right now, what it pays, and exactly how to apply.

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Current openings

Updated 10.22.26 · Open until filled

Part-time

Library Page

$16–$18 per hour Evenings + Saturdays No experience needed

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00–8:15 PM, plus Saturdays 9:45 AM–4:15 PM

What you’ll do

Keep our shelves in order, help patrons find what they need, check materials in and out, and support the daily work that keeps the library running.

Who it’s for

Students, retirees, or anyone who enjoys books, organization and helping people. We provide training. Paid time off included.

Full-time · 38 hours/week

Senior Library Clerk

$21–$24 per hour Day + evening shifts Full benefits

What you’ll do

Catalog materials using Dewey Decimal and our integrated library system, maintain records, help patrons with research and online resources, and troubleshoot library technology. You will manage a small team of Library Clerks and Pages.

What we’re looking for

High School diploma or GED, at least two years of customer service experience, comfort with databases and Microsoft Office, and strong attention to detail. Library or cataloging experience is a plus.See exact details in Civil Service job description linked below.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance, New York State Local Retirement System, flexible spending account, and paid time off.

How to apply

  1. Email your resume and cover letter to jhano@rcls.org. Put the job title in the subject line.

  2. We review applications and contact candidates to schedule interviews.

  3. Appointment goes through Sullivan County Personnel. If your title requires a Civil Service exam, we’ll explain the next step.

How library hiring works

Employees at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library are appointed through the Sullivan County Personnel Department. For exam schedules or questions about library titles, call Personnel at 845-807-0485 or visit their website.

Every title’s official requirements are listed in the Sullivan County job specifications.

Titles we commonly hire for

  • Library Page
  • Library Clerk
  • Senior Library Clerk
  • Library Assistant
  • Library Assistant, Youth Services
  • Library Multimedia Technician
  • Library Director I

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