Part-Time Librarian 1: Adult Reference & Outreach

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 2,755,200 - 5,386,416; Part time

Job summary

Mercer County Library System's Ewing Branch seeks a part-time Librarian 1 or Library Associate (19 hours weekly) in the Adult Reference Department. Evening and weekend hours are required, with Sundays open during the school year. A MLS/MLIS degree and NJ Librarian’s Certification are required; MLS students may be considered.

Responsibilities include reference and readers’ advisory services, catalog/search, databases, outreach, and participation in programming and social media efforts.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS and NJ Librarian’s Certification required.
• MLS candidates may be considered while completing degree.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and passionate about adult services.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and readers’ advisory services.
• Search the catalog and locate materials.
• Access databases and teach patrons how to use them.
• Answer questions in person, online, and by phone.
• Operate computer, scanner, copier, and projector.
• Assist with organization of collections and weeding.
• Support patrons with computer software and tech use.
• Contribute to library blogs and podcasts via social media.
• Learn new technologies and reference resources.
• Engage in outreach events across the community.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Catalog/search

Database access

Reference questions

Readers’ advisory

Weeding/collection development

Patron assistance with computers

Social media involvement

Professional development

Outreach activities

Education

MLS/MLIS degree

New Jersey Librarian’s Certification

MLS student considered

Tools

Sirsi Workflows

Library Aware

Job description

Mercer County Library System's Ewing Branch seeks a part-time Librarian 1 or Library Associate (19 hours weekly) in the Adult Reference Department. Evening and weekend hours are required, with Sundays open during the school year. A MLS/MLIS degree and NJ Librarian’s Certification are required; MLS students may be considered.

Responsibilities include reference and readers’ advisory services, catalog/search, databases, outreach, and participation in programming and social media efforts.