Librarian 1 - Reference and Legal Research

Infolink The Eastern New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative Inc; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 58,222 - 84,763; Full time

Job summary

Infolink The Eastern New Jersey Regional Library Cooperative Inc in New Jersey is seeking an entry-level Librarian 1 to support reference and legal research services across state government branches and public libraries. You will assist students, staff, and the public and gain experience with digital collections and online resources.

The role emphasizes developing research guides, creating bibliographic records, and delivering training materials; strong tech skills and ability to use LibGuides

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences (ALA-accredited or NJ-equivalent).
• Possession of or eligibility for New Jersey Professional Librarian certification.
• Strong reference and legal research abilities; comfort with digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide general reference and legal research service to all communities served.
• Create basic bibliographic records for digital content and upload to repository.
• Identify and maintain print and electronic resources in subject areas.
• Participate in projects to promote library collections.
• Contribute to website content through blogs and digital exhibits.
• Develop training and presentation materials for users.
• Create research guides (LibGuides) to enhance resource discoverability.
• Prepare reports for users and administrators.

Skills

Reference research

Digital tools

Tech savvy

Training materials

Education

Master's degree in Library/Information Sciences

Tools

LibGuides

Online repository

Job description

Librarian 1 - Reference and Legal Research

This entry level, union represented position provides lots of opportunity to grow and develop your reference and research skills by working with all three branches of state government; students, staff and mentors of Thomas Edison State University; New Jersey public libraries; and the general public. On a regular basis you will provide research assistance across many subject areas including business, New Jersey history, law, and more. You will have assignments in projects related to our growing digital collections. You should be tech savvy and thrive with the use of digital tools.

Here are examples of the type of work you might do:

• Provide general reference and legal research service to all the communities served by the New Jersey State Library, using a full range of print and electronic resources
• Create basic bibliographic records for digital content and upload documents to our online repository
• Identify, order and maintain print and electronic resources in subject specific areas
• Participate in projects to promote unique library collections
• Contribute to website content through blogs, digital exhibits and more
• Develop training and presentation materials to instruct users on print and electronic collections
• Creatively engage users with research guides (LibGuides) to enhance discoverability of resources
• Prepare reports for users and administrators

Requirements

Education: 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 University.

License: Possession of or eligibility for a valid New Jersey certification as a Professional Librarian.

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

Salary Range:$58,222.21 To $84,763.38 Annually