Makerspace Librarian - Librarian 1 - Hunterdon County Library

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Paid leave

Paid holidays

State retirement system participation

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Hunterdon County Library is seeking a Makerspace Librarian to join the team as Librarian 1. This full-time 35‑hour/week position focuses on hands-on work, teaching classes, supporting open hours, maintaining equipment and assisting residents with their projects.

The role involves working with a dedicated makerspace team to contribute to a welcoming, safe community space, with opportunities to engage in varied projects and activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program or NJ college program deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
• Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver's license.
• 35 hours per week, including some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the makerspace and support open hours.
• Maintain equipment and assist residents with their projects.
• Collaborate with the makerspace team on various projects and activities.

Education

Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences (ALA-accredited or NJ college program acceptable by Thomas Edison State College)

Job description

Makerspace Librarian - Librarian 1 - Hunterdon County Library

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a passionate and talented Makerspace Librarian to join our team full time, 35 hours/week. This position provides a unique opportunity for a hands‑on experience in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced makerspace team to support and contribute to the various projects and activities within the makerspace. This includes teaching classes, supporting open hours, maintaining equipment and helping residents with their projects.

The Hunterdon County Library Makerspace is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe space for community members of all backgrounds to connect, discover, build and create through hands‑on experimentation and exploration. Our state‑of‑the‑art makerspace is equipped with a laser, direct‑to‑garment printer, sublimation printer, vacuum former, SLA resin printer, carbon fiber printer, kiln, pottery wheel, audio visual equipment, long‑arm quilter, serger, sewing machines, embroidery machines, soldering and woodworking tools.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library 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.
• Applicant must comply with the “NJ First Act.”
• Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver's license – initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure.
• 35 hours/week, including some nights & weekends.

Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, and participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems.

Hunterdon County Library offers paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

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