Librarian 2, Technical Services

Librarylinknj; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJ Pension Eligible

Medical and Prescription Benefits

Sick, Vacation and Holiday Pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

The Camden County Library System is seeking a Librarian 2 for the Technical Services Department in Voorhees Township. The role focuses on cataloging materials, updating records in the ILS, and ensuring records meet CCLS standards.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Requires a Master’s in Library Science (ALA-accredited) or NJ equivalent and one year of professional librarian experience, with NJ Professional Librarian Certificate upon hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from ALA-accredited program or NJ equivalent accepted by Thomas Edison State College
• NJ Professional Librarian Certificate or certificate obtained upon hire
• One year of full-time equivalent professional librarian experience required

Responsibilities

• Cataloging materials in all formats and editing records (copy and original)
• Verify subject headings, genre classification, and call numbers per CCLS standards
• Update and maintain records in the integrated library system
• Perform collection development duties and evaluate purchase recommendations
• Place system and branch orders and add new records to the catalog
• Perform other related duties as required
• May be scheduled at other Library facilities
• Act as Person-in-Charge of the department when needed

Skills

Cataloging

Record maintenance

ILS usage

Policy criteria

Education

Master's in Library Science

NJ Professional Librarian Certificate

1 year professional librarian experience

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

CCLS standards knowledge

Cataloging standards

Job description

Job Title: Librarian 2 – Anticipated start date in January 2027

Technical Services Department Job Posting 031-26

Salary &: Librarian 2

Benefits 2027 Rate- $30.55 hr ($55,601.00 yr)

Eligible for Sick, Vacation and Holiday Pay

NJ Pension Eligible Position

Medical and Prescription Benefit Eligible Position

Schedule: 35 hr/wk – Schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm

The Camden County Library is seeking a professional Librarian who enjoys working with library collections while performing the following duties:

• Cataloging materials in all formats and editing existing records, both copy and original cataloging.
• Verifying subject headings, genre classification, and call numbers to conform to CCLS standards.
• Updating and maintaining records in the integrated library system.
• Completing collection development duties such as reviewing materials and evaluating purchase recommendations using established policy criteria and independent judgement.
• Placing system and branch orders, including adding new records to the catalog.
• Performing other related duties as required.
• May be scheduled at other Library facilities.
• Will act as the Person-in-Charge of the department as needed.

The Camden County Library System serves over 330,000 County residents. Our staff make customer service and community engagement a priority and strive to help communities reach their aspirations through library services. We strive to provide creative and innovative services and are guided by core values such as intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, integrity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our Library serves everyone in our communities and seeks to remove barriers to services and create a welcoming and safe environment.

Education and Experience:

A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a 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 AND one year of full time equivalent professional librarian experience.

Must possess a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate or obtain the certificate upon hiring.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior cataloging experience.

Completed application with resume are due in the Human Resources Office by November 30, 2026 at 2 PM.

The Camden County Library System complies with the NJ First Act.

* Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered.

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.

The Camden County Library System embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports patrons and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

The Camden County Library is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

We meet the learning, recreational and information needs of our customers, providing an open environment for our community

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

$30.55hr/$55,601.00yr while in active status

2027 Rate