P/T Librarian or Library Associate - Youth Services

Librarylinknj; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Trenton Free Public Library is seeking a part-time Youth Services Librarian or Library Associate to provide reference assistance to children and families in the Children’s and Young Adult department. The position is up to 19 hours per week with evening and Saturday shifts.

Responsibilities include developing programs, organizing the Youth spaces, creating flyers and social media posts, and curating Youth Services collections.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• New Jersey Librarian Certification required for Librarian placement.
• Bachelor’s degree required for Library Associate.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference assistance to children and families.
• Develop and implement programming as assigned.
• Help organize and maintain Children’s Room, Teen Room, and Children’s Office.
• Create flyers and social media posts as assigned by the Supervisor of Youth Services.
• Responsible for weeding, selection, and curation of Youth Services Collections.

Skills

Reference services

Program development

Youth services

Public outreach

Social media

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution

New Jersey Librarian’s Certification

Job description

P/T Librarian or Library Associate - Youth Services

The Trenton Free Public Library is expanding our staff and we are seeking a part-time Youth Services Librarian or Library Associate. The main focus of this position is to provide reference assistance to children and families in the Children’s and Young Adult department. This is a part-time position up to 19 hours per week.

General Job Duties & Responsibilities, for illustrative purposes, not exclusive:

• Provide reference assistance to children and families.


• Develop and implement programming as assigned.


• Help organize and maintain Children’s Room, Teen Room, and Children’s Office.


• Create flyers and social media posts as assigned by the Supervisor of Youth Services.


• Responsible for weeding, selection, and overall curation of Youth Services Collections

TFPL is a Civil Service and Union workplace. The schedule includes Wednesday evening, every Saturday with additional hours as available. The current starting salary for the Librarian 1 hourly position is $33.88; and position includes pro-rated benefits of holiday, vacation, personal and sick time. Enrollment in DCRP.

Qualifications: An MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution and a New Jersey Librarian’s Certification are required for placement as Librarian. A full job description for Librarian 1 can be found on the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission website. A Bachelor’s degree is required for Library Associate. Library students are encouraged to apply.

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