Youth Services Librarian, Full Time, Gloucester Twp

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Youth Services Librarian to develop engaging programming for children and foster community connections. This full-time position at Gloucester Township-Blackwood Rotary Public Library offers a supportive environment focused on creative and innovative library services, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all ages and backgrounds.

Benefits

Eligible for Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Pay

Medical and Prescription Benefit Eligible

NJ Pension Eligible Position

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences required.
• NJ Professional Librarian Certificate needed upon hiring.
• One year of professional experience needed for Librarian 2.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present youth services programming for children up to age 6.
• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages.
• Conduct community outreach to schools and local organizations.

Skills

Customer Service

Community Engagement

Program Development

Education

Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences

NJ Professional Librarian Certificate

Job description

Youth Services Librarian, Full Time, Gloucester Twp

Job Title: Librarian 1 or Librarian 2 *Title Depends On Experience Job Posting 010-25

Location: Gloucester Township-Blackwood Rotary Public Library, Blackwood

Salary: Librarian 1 -$25.5158 hr ($46,438.76 yr)
& Benefit Librarian 2 - $26.7909 hr ($48,759.44 yr)
Eligible for Sick, Vacation and Holiday Pay
NJ Pension Eligible Position
Medical and Prescription Benefit Eligible Position

Schedule: 35 hr/wk-Based on library needs and will include days, nights & weekends

The Camden County Library is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and creative Librarian who loves to work with the public both in person and virtually.Duties include:

• develop and present youth services programming (birth to age 6);
• may assist in other areas of programming;
• provide reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages;
• answer questions in-person, over the phone and by email;
• assist customers on the public computers and using other technology and resources;
• collection development duties including purchasing, weeding, and upkeep of the assigned collection area;
• proactively conduct community outreach to schools and local organizations;
• assist at the circulation desk as needed;
• perform other related duties as required.
• may be scheduled at other Library facilities.
• will act as the Person-in-Charge of the branch as needed

The Camden County Library System serves over 330,000 County residents. Our staff make customer service and community engagement a priority and strive to help communities reach their aspirations through library services. We strive to provide creative and innovative services and are guided by core values such as intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, integrity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our Library serves everyone in our communities and seeks to remove barriers to services and create a welcoming and safe environment.

Requirements:

A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.

Must possess a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate or obtain the certificate upon hiring.
Librarian 2 requires:One year of full time equivalent professional librarian experience as well as the requirements listed above.
Recent MLS graduates encouraged to apply.

Completed employment application and resume are required for consideration.

Completed application with resume are due in the Human Resources Office byJune 23, 2025 at 2 PM.

The Camden County Library System complies with the New Jersey First Act.The chosen candidate may be required to complete and pass a background and drug screening process.

The Camden County Library System embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports patrons and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply. The Camden County Library is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

We meet the learning, recreational and information needs of our customers, providing an open environment for our community.

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

Librarian 1 -$25.5158 hr ($46,438.76 yr)
Librarian 2 - $26.7909 hr ($48,759.44 yr)