Supervising Librarian, Dunellen Public Library

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Dunellen (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent library in Dunellen seeks a full-time professional librarian to oversee library services, manage programs, and facilitate community engagement. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Library Science, possess leadership experience, and be committed to enhancing library resources and outreach efforts. Opportunities for growth and participation in community initiatives will be available.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off

NJ Public Employee Retirement System

Qualifications

• Three years experience as a professional librarian.
• Coursework/training in adult, youth, or teen services.
• Reliable transportation for off-site training/meetings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor delivery of library services.
• Plan and promote library programs.
• Manage library materials according to DPL Collection Management Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Library Services

Reference Services

Outreach Services

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Job description

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Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and monitoring the delivery library services; providing advanced reference and reader’s advisory services; plan, promote and implementing library programs that encourage library usage and support the goals of the DPL Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in technology and trends in library services; managing library materials according to the DPL Collection Management Plan; performing outreach services; performing other work-related responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science; three years experience as a professional librarian, coursework and/or training in adult, youth, or teen services and print and electronic resources or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; demonstrated leadership experience through work or volunteer activities; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law; reliable transportation to attend training or meetings off-site locations as required.

Please submit your NJ Librarian Certificate

37.5 hours per week /Paid Time Off / NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Schedule:Since the library is open on days and evenings, the schedule may vary including Saturday rotation and some holidays; the schedule is subject to change with notice.

Please note that this is not a remote, temporary, or seasonal position.

Physical Demands:Ability to operate a computer and keyboard, projectors, printers, and other office equipment; reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English, Spanish or other languages; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; ability to perform the essential functions of this position; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lift and carry items weighing up to 35 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

• Job Type: Full-time
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Benefits: Medical/ Dental/ Paid Time Off / NJ Public Employee Retirement System

Ability to Commute:

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