Librarian I Youth Services (Outreach)

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 49,791 - 60,856; Full time

Job summary

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group is hiring a full-time Youth Services Outreach Librarian at the Cherry Hill Public Library. The role involves coordinating community engagement initiatives for youth, providing services for children, and offering excellent customer support. Candidates must have a Master's degree in library science and experience in reference services, complemented by strong communication skills. The position requires one weeknight and rotating weekends. Expect a collaborative work environment focused on diverse communities and outreach programming.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required from an ALA accredited college or university.
• Experience providing reference and reader’s advisory services.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach for Youth Services department.
• Provide excellent customer service at Youth Services desk.
• Develop and maintain Youth Services collections.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Customer service

Multilingual skills

Social media proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science

Tools

Koha ILS

Job description

Hours: 35 hours per week | Salary: $55,324

About the Position

The Cherry Hill Public Library is seeking to hire a creative, energetic, and well‑read Youth Services Outreach Librarian. We are a state‑of‑the‑art library in a thriving and diverse suburban community. The successful candidate will be a responsible and flexible individual ready to keep up within a busy department, provide library services and programming for youth from birth through age 12, coordinate outreach and community engagement opportunities for Youth Services, and support Teen Services with outreach as needed.

Description of Duties

• Under the direction of the Youth Services Supervisor, coordinate outreach and community engagement opportunities for the Youth Services department.
• Provides outreach to public and private Cherry Hill schools, day cares, homeschool groups, and other local groups that work with youth ages 0‑12.
• Serves as a liaison between the library and external groups and organizations at community meetings and events, oftentimes outside regular working hours.
• Develops and maintains portions of the Youth Services collections. Evaluates items and makes decisions about selection, replacement, and withdrawal of materials.
• Assists with departmental programming and services including (but not limited to) story hours, crafting programs, and reading challenges. Books outside performers for library programs as assigned by the Youth Services Supervisor.
• Works with the PR/Marketing Coordinator on social media, website, and marketing materials for Youth Services.
• Collaborates across library departments for projects, committees, and large programs that support the library’s mission and goals.
• Provides excellent customer service on the Youth Services desk by providing information, readers advisory, and reference services to patrons in‑person, by phone, and online.
• Works with a complex circulation computer system and manages a cash register while collecting fines and fees.
• Implements and adheres to all library policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited college or university
• Experience providing reference and reader’s advisory services
• Strong communication, public relations, and customer service skills
• Passion for working with diverse populations (multilingual skills are desirable)
• Experience with social media and related technologies is desirable
• Knowledge of print and digital general knowledge resources
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to create clear and concise reports, and to deliver them to a wide variety of audiences
• Knowledge of Koha ILS is a plus
• Successfully pass a criminal background check
• New Jersey residency required pursuant to NJSA 54:14‑7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), if selected for the position

Schedule

This is a full-time (35 hours a week) position with one weeknight and rotating Saturdays and Sundays required.