Part-Time Youth Services Librarian – Programs & Reference

Librarylinknj; Trenton (NJ); Ibrido; USD 39.000 - 55.000; Part-time

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Pro-rated benefits (holiday, vacation,

personal and sick time)

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

Key duties include developing programs, organizing rooms, creating flyers and social posts, and selecting/curating Youth Services collections.

Competenze

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program is required for Librarian placement.
• New Jersey Librarian’s Certification required for Librarian.
• Bachelor’s degree required for Library Associate.
• Enrollment in DCRP is noted in the posting.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Reference assistance

Programming

Social media

Weeding

Youth Services

Formazione

MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program

New Jersey Librarian’s Certification

Bachelor’s degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter stating your interest in the position, a resume and professional references to [e-mail] . ##

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