Part-Time Librarian 1- Adult Services

Gloucester County Library System; Mullica Hill (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

The Gloucester County Library System is seeking an energetic, service-oriented professional librarian who is an adult-services generalist, to serve at the GCLS Mullica Hill Library. The successful candidate will provide high-quality programming, collection development, and information services to the community.

GCLS seeks an adult services librarian with a passion for excellent customer service and communication skills. This is a part-time (21 hours per week) position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• A valid NJ Professional Librarian license is required.
• Experience in a public library setting preferred.
• Grant writing a plus; strong customer service and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional reference and reader's advisory service.
• Develop and implement adult services programming and emerging technologies.
• Provide in-depth reference service and Librarian by Appointment.
• Assist customers using public computers and digital services.
• Maintain collections and support library operations as needed.
• Attend outreach events and support system-wide programming initiatives.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

SirsiDynix ILS

Envisionware PC Reservation

Library Market calendar

Bibliotheca self-check

Job description

The Gloucester County Library System is seeking an energetic, service-oriented professional librarian who is an adult-services generalist, to serve at the GCLS Mullica Hill Library. The successful candidate will provide high-quality programming, collection development, and information services to the community.

GCLS seeks an adult services librarian with a passion for excellent customer service and communication skills. This is a part-time (21 hours per week) position. The position will be located at the GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Hours include daytime hours, at least one night per week, at least one Saturday 9:30-5 and at least one Sunday 12:30-5 (Labor Day-Memorial Day).

This is a NJ Civil Service position. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Part-time staff are required to work 9:30-5, the day after Thanksgiving.

Qualifications/Requirements

The position requires a Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution. The possession of a valid license as a Professional Librarian in the State of NJ, issued by the Bureau of Teacher Certification, Thomas Edison State College is required. A minimum of one year of experience working in a public library setting is preferred. Grant writing is a plus. Very strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills are required.

The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to positively interact with coworkers and the public. Excellent communication, leadership, technical, project management and organizational skills are a must.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide professional reference and reader's advisory service.
• Develop and implement a variety of innovative, regularly scheduled, and special event adult services programming, emerging technologies and other trends in adult services.
• Provide in-depth reference service as scheduled and "Librarian by Appointment."
• Have the ability to work well with people, either one-on-one or in a group setting.
• Be responsible for collection development and maintenance of designated collections to meet the needs of the community and to keep the collection current.
• Be responsible for building operations when required.
• Assist customers using public computers and digital services.
• Embrace new and emerging technology through exploration and self-directed learning.
• Attend outreach events and programs as their schedule allows.
• Assist the Adult Services Department with the planning, preparation, and execution of the system wide programming initiatives (Summer Reading Program, Maker's Day, etc.).
• Participate in professional development opportunities such as conferences, seminars, committees, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the ability to accurately perform a considerable volume of duties, and to handle multiple activities and a variety of assignments. The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to creatively resolve problems when necessary. Experience using SirsiDynix ILS, Envisionware PC Reservation system, Library Market calendar/ meeting room reservation, and Bibliotheca self-check system is desirable. Experience in makerspace equipment such as 3D printers, virtual reality, animation studio, and other STEM related materials is also desired.

Job duties require the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and sufficient visual discrimination to be able to read spine labels. The position may require travel between GCLS Branch libraries. A valid NJ Driver’s License is required. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment physical and a criminal background check. The position requires residency in the State of New Jersey. If the successful applicant is not a New Jersey resident, they must become a bona fide New Jersey resident within one year.

Applications from qualified residents of Gloucester County, NJ will have first consideration.

The NJ Civil Service job description for Librarian 1 is available at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/07569.htm. This is a non-competitive title.

Job Application Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026.

The Gloucester County Library System is an equal opportunity employer.