Full Time Librarian 1 - Teen

Middletown Public Library; Middletown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Job summary

The Middletown Township Public Library is seeking a fun, energetic, and creative Full Time Teen Librarian. This role reports to the Adult Reference Manager and requires excellent computer, communication, and customer service skills.

The position includes programming, collection development, and collaboration with local schools to enhance teen services. Compensation is $35.68 per hour under CWA Local 1032, with PTO and health care benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program.
• Professional Librarian certification issued by Thomas Edison State University.

Responsibilities

• Programming, collection development, and collaboration with local schools and agencies to enhance teen services.
• Plans and coordinates teen services and programs, including the summer reading program and youth volunteer program.
• Work at the public desk in the Adult Reference Department during the week and on scheduled evenings/weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Technology skills

Education

Master's in Library Science

Professional Librarian certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Middletown Township Public Library is seeking a fun, energetic and creative Full Time Teen Librarian. This individual will report to and collaborate with the Adult Reference Manager. The successful candidate will possess excellent computer and technological skills as well as strong communication and customer service skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programming, collection development, and collaboration with local schools and agencies to enhance teen services.
• Selects and maintains materials for the young adult collection within an established budget.
• Plans and coordinates young adult services and programs, including the summer reading program, TAB meetings, and other events.
• Organizes and coordinates the very popular youth volunteer program to assist throughout the library.
• Identifies curriculum needs in the community, plans, and provides services to meet those needs.
• Attends and participates in professional development, conferences, committees, and meetings.
• Maintains an awareness of professional trends, particularly regarding young adult literature and services.
• Provides readers advisory and reference services for young adults and adults.
• Work at the public desk in the Adult Reference Department during the week and on scheduled evenings/weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences from 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 University
• Appointees must hold or possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.

SCHEDULE

35-hour work week including one evening shift a week and one Saturday a month

• Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
• Tuesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
• Wednesday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
• Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
• *Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Off on Friday when scheduled for Saturday)

COMPENSATION

• CWA Local Union 1032 contractual salary: $35.68 per hour

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off & Health Care- Dental, Medical, Vision and Prescription