Librarians are professionals who have completed graduate school with a Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or a Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS).
At the Cherry Hill Public Library we have 27 full-and part-time Librarians to serve our customers the 65 hours a week that we are open.
Our 27 Librarians have a combine 495 years working experience in various types of Libraries.
Our 27 Librarians hold a combine 61 Undergraduate, Graduate and Post-Graduate degrees.
Our backgrounds are diverse: ranging from Cell Biology, English Literature, Interior Design, and Law to Spanish, Elementary Education, History and Music.
Why We Like Being Librarians
“It’s like being a detective - but without the danger.” - Sue T.
“The library is a place surrounded by books and knowledge, and there are opportunities to learn and to grow. You get to serve the public and to interact with different types of people. You have the best co-workers, who are helpful, considerate, and professional.” - Jenny K.
“I am never bored, each day is different, I enjoy people. It was great when I had young children, I could work part time and still keep up with my profession and being a reference librarian is great for someone like me who loves trivia.” - Ginny C.
"Being a Reference Librarian is like getting paid to play "JEOPARDY.” When I was Teen Librarian, I still got to answer questions, but as teenagers know everything, not as many..."- Lisa K.
“One day, I had a call from Hollywood, Ca. The patron wanted me to look in the phone book for certain names and streets in our area. He wanted to make sure they were NOT in the book. He told me he was making a movie and that the fictitious names and places couldn't match any real people in Cherry Hill. It was a legal issue. Here I was, a brand new librarian, and already involved in the making of a Hollywood movie! I have never worked one day that I haven't learned something fascinating, fun or educational. I really like this job.” - Jackie S.
Ask a Librarian
Chat reference is intended for brief questions.
Please remember that we may get multiple chat questions at the same time and there may be a wait.
For in-depth inquiries, please visit the library or call 856-667-0300 ext. 2.
Please note: This service is only available during regular library hours.
Ask a Librarian
Use this service to ask our librarians a reference question through e-mail. Click here to complete the online form. Depending upon the difficulty/depth of your question, you may expect an answer or status report within 1-3 days in the e-mail address given.
Need an answer right away? Use Q and A NJ, a real-time reference service, or visit or call the Cherry Hill Public Library.
Reference by Appointment
Do you need help to.....
Decide what books to read?
Use the library catalog or databases?
Do research?
Learn basic computer skills?
Create an email account?
Set up a Facebook account?
Sell on Craigslist?
And more!
Appointments may be booked by phone or in person.
Sessions will be for a maximum of one hour.
The service is available Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm. Evening and weekend appointments are available by special arrangement.
The service is free and available to adults 18 years and older with a Cherry Hill Public Library card in good standing.
