Librarian 2, Technical Services Department

Camden County Library; Voorhees Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sick pay

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Zusammenfassung

Camden County Library System is seeking a Librarian 2 for the Technical Services Department. The role supports cataloging, record maintenance, and collection development with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week. Anticipated start date January 2027.

Qualified applicants will hold a Master’s in Library Science and a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate, with eligibility for New Jersey benefits and retirement. Employment applications are due by November 30, 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program or NJ-affiliated program acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
• One year of full-time professional librarian experience.
• Must possess NJ Professional Librarian Certificate or obtain upon hiring.
• Completion of application and resume required; pre-employment drug screening.

Aufgaben

• Cataloging materials in all formats and editing existing records (copy and original).
• Verify subject headings, genre classification, and call numbers to conform to CCLS standards.
• Update and maintain records in the integrated library system.
• Perform collection development duties using policy criteria and independent judgement.
• Place system and branch orders; add new records to the catalog.
• May be scheduled at other Library facilities; act as Person-in-Charge as needed.

Kenntnisse

Cataloging

Record editing

Attention to detail

Independent judgement

Ausbildung

Master's in Library/Information Sciences

NJ Professional Librarian Certificate

Tools

Integrated library system

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Librarian 2 – Anticipated start date in January 2027. Technical Services Department. Job Posting 031-26

Salary &: Librarian 2 – 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

We are 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.

About the Township Library System: 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 employment application and resume are required for consideration.
• As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered.

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

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 System is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

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

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