Library Associate, Youth Services, 35 hr/wk

Librarylinknj; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick, vacation and holiday pay

NJ Pension Eligible

Medical and prescription benefit

Job summary

The Camden County Library System is seeking a Library Associate for Youth Services at the Gloucester Township-Blackwood Rotary Public Library. This 35 hr/wk position includes evenings and rotating Saturdays to support the community.

Responsibilities include developing youth programming, providing reference and reader's advisory services, assisting patrons with computers and technology, and contributing to collection development and outreach to schools. Applications due Oct 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree; MLIS student within 6 months of graduation.
• Completed application and resume required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present youth services programming, including story time and early literacy programs.
• Provide basic reference and reader's advisory services to all ages.
• Answer questions in-person, by phone, and by email.
• Assist customers on public computers and with technology and resources.
• Conduct collection development, including recommendations and weeding.
• Perform community outreach to schools and local organizations.
• Assist at circulation desk as needed; may work at other Library facilities.
• Act as Person-in-Charge of the branch as needed.

Skills

Public service

Customer service

Reference services

Technology assistance

Community outreach

Circulation desk

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLIS student

Job description

Library Associate, Youth Services, 35 hr/wk

Job Posting 025-26
Job Title: Youth Services Position,Birth to Grade 2, Library Associate
*Must be currently enrolled in an MLIS program and graduating from an accredited MLIS program in the
next 6 months
Gloucester Township-Blackwood Rotary Public Library

Salary: $24.1201 ($43,898.58 yr)
Benefits Eligible for Sick, Vacation and Holiday Pay
NJ Pension Eligible Position
Medical and Prescription Benefit Eligible Position

Schedule: 35 hr/wk – Schedule is based on library needs and will includedays, generally 1-2 nights/wk & rotating Saturdays
The Camden County Library is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and creative professional who loves to work with the public both in person and virtually.Duties performed under the direction of a professional Librarian include:

• develop and present youth services programming;including story time and other early literacy programs
• provide basic reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages;
• answer questions in-person, over the phone and by email;
• assist customers on the public computers and using other technology and resources;
• collection development duties including recommending purchases, weeding, and upkeep of the assigned collection area;
• conduct community outreach to schools and local organizations;
• assist at the circulation desk as needed;
• perform other related duties as required.
• may be scheduled at other Library facilities.
• will act as the Person-in-Charge of the branch 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:

Library Associate requires:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. ** Only candidates currently enrolled in an accredited MLIS program and within 6 months of graduation will be considered.
Completed employment application and resume are required for consideration.

Completed application with resume are due in the Human Resources Office byOctober 8, 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.

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