Full Time Children's Librarian - Hunterdon County Library

Librarylinknj; New Jersey; Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance and dental benefits

Paid time off and holidays

New Jersey State Retirement Systems

Zusammenfassung

The Hunterdon County Library in New Jersey is seeking an energetic Children’s Librarian to support library services in the Children’s Department. The role involves assisting patrons, providing readers advisory, developing programs, and producing informative materials for the community.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited or acceptable by Thomas Edison State College), and a commitment to New Jersey’s First Act.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited) or NJ-approved program.
• Ability to comply with NJ First Act.
• Valid driver’s license may be required; Civil Service procedures may apply.

Aufgaben

• Provide public service in the Children’s Department including answering questions.
• Offer readers advisory services in person and online.
• Plan programs and create service/informational materials.

Kenntnisse

Readers advisory

Public service

Program planning

Materials creation

Ausbildung

Master's in Library Science

Jobbeschreibung

Full Time Children's Librarian - Hunterdon County Library

DESCRIPTION:

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate with a strong public service commitment to join the HCL team in the Children’s Department.This position provides service to the public including answering questions, providing readers advisory (in person, online), planning programs and creating service/informational materials.

The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small satellite library, a mobile bookmobile and ongoing support to six affiliated libraries within the County of Hunterdon. The library is also a member of the MAIN Library Alliance, a consortium of 49 public libraries. The current staff consists of over 60 full and part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at:http://www.hclibrary.us/ The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement can be found here:https://hclibrary.us/policies/dei_statement .

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
• Applicant must comply with the “NJ First Act.”
• Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver's license - initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure.
• 35 hours/week, including some nights & weekends.

Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, and participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems

Hunterdon County Library offers paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

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