Librarian 1, Youth Services, Burlington County Library, Westampton

Librarylinknj; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement program

Group life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Burlington County Library System seeks a Librarian 1, Youth Services, to join our Westampton team. The role focuses on creating engaging programs for children, promoting library services, and building connections with families in the community.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, service-oriented, and motivated, with a master’s in library science and NJ licensure forthcoming. The position supports ongoing outreach and professional development within a dynamic library network.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or NJ Master’s program deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
• Must obtain a New Jersey Professional Librarian license within six months of appointment.
• Commitment to enriching lives through learning, growth, and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement children’s programs for ages 0–12, including story times, crafts, STEM activities.
• Lead system initiatives such as the Summer at the Library Program and related activities.
• Participate in outreach events serving children, families, and local early literacy organizations.
• Provide readers’ advisory and demonstrate knowledge of print and online resources.
• Assist with collection management and attend staff meetings and professional conferences.

Skills

Deadlines management

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in library/information science

Job description

Librarian 1, Youth Services, Burlington County Library, Westampton

JOB POSTING #22-26

ABOUT BCLS
The Burlington County Library System (BCLS) consists of 15 locations, and both a Mobile Library and a Mobile Learning Lab that travel to dozens of community touchpoints throughout the largest county in the state. In addition, a Library by Mail service expands our reach in new and unique ways. We are an organization committed to staff growth and continuing education to help our team keep up with the everchanging library field. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) committee works continually toward inclusion goals and new and evolving work group projects to ensure there are system-wide opportunities for employees to tackle large initiatives. Other highlights include a StoryWalk® on our adjacent County Parks grounds, a 250-seat auditorium hosting concerts, performers and events for all ages and an annual Book Festival celebrating all things reading! Flip through the 2025 Annual Report for more about our recent initiatives!

DESCRIPTION

The Burlington County Library System seeks an individual who is passionate about serving children and their caregivers in all aspects of the library. This position will be part of a team committed to offering creative and innovative programming, promoting library services, and connecting with the local community to share all BCLS has to offer. This ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, service-oriented, and self-motivated. Examples of duties include:

• Design and implement children’s programs to facilitate a love of reading and learning to include, but not limited to, story times, crafts, STEM activities, and other programming for ages 0-12.
• Facilitate system initiatives such as the Summer at the Library Program, One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten, and corresponding activities at the branch.
• Participate in outreach events serving children, families, and local early literacy organizations.
• Provide outstanding customer service and readers’ advisory; demonstrate knowledge of print and online resources.
• Assist with collection management tasks, including evaluating children’s materials, and collection development.
• Attend professional conferences, seminars, and committees; read professional literature; attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to manage deadlines, organize, and prioritize work independently.
• Demonstrate collaborative team leadership and work with peers on shared events.

REQUIREMENTS

A master’s degree in library or information science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State Collect. Obtain a New Jersey license as a Professional Librarian within six (6) months of appointment. The mission of the Burlington County Library System is to enrich lives by providing opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development.

SCHEDULE

37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9-5pm, including one evening per week; Friday evening rotation September-June; rotating Saturdays; 4 Sundays per year at a choice of branches throughout the system. Flexibility is a must for outreach events and additional evening shifts and weekends as needed.

WE OFFER

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, retirement program, group life insurance, deferred compensation, credit union, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, holiday) and more.