PT Librarian 1 – Adult Services

Librarylinknj; Mullica Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Résumé du poste

Gloucester County Library System seeks an energetic, service-oriented adult-services librarian to join the Mullica Hill Library team. The candidate will deliver programming, collection development, and information services to the community with a focus on excellent customer service and strong communication.

The position is part-time (21 hours per week) located at the GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Daytime hours, plus at least one night, one Saturday, and one Sunday per weekend are required, with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Possession of a valid NJ Professional Librarian license issued by the Bureau of Teacher Certification, Thomas Edison State College.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a public library setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional reference and reader’s advisory service.
• Develop and implement a variety of adult services programming and innovative, regularly scheduled events.
• Provide in-depth reference service as scheduled and Librarian by Appointment.
• Assist customers using public computers and digital services.
• Participate in outreach events and system-wide programming initiatives.

Connaissances

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Technical skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Formation

M.L.S. / M.L.I.S. from ALA-accredited program

Outils

SirsiDynix ILS

Envisionware PC Reservation

Library Market calendar/meeting room reservation

Bibliotheca self-check system

Description du poste

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 (1) night per week, at least (1) Saturday 9:30-5 and at
least (1) 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 (1) 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 Gloucester County Library System is an equal opportunity employer.

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