Hunterdon County Library - Full Time Community Library Services Librarian 1

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 51,803 - 63,314; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid leave

Participation in retirement systems

Job summary

A public library system in Flemington, New Jersey, seeks a Community Library Services Librarian 1 to provide exceptional public services including computer support and readers advisory. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and demonstrate a commitment to public service. Responsibilities include assisting patrons, planning programs, and creating informative materials. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $57,559 with excellent health benefits and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in an ALA-accredited program.
• Compliance with the NJ First Act required.
• Valid driver's license may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to the public including computer assistance.
• Answer informational questions and provide readers advisory.
• Plan programs and create service/informational materials.

Skills

Public service commitment

Customer service

Program planning

Readers advisory

Education

Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences

Job description

Hunterdon County Library - Full Time Community Library Services Librarian 1

DESCRIPTION:

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate with a strong public service commitment to provide services in the Community Library Services Department. This position provides service to the public including helping with computer questions (printing, faxing, scanning included), answering informational 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.

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

COMPENSATION

2025 Starting Salary: $57,559 (2026 salary rates in negotiations)