Youth Services Librarian (Librarian 1 or 2), Birth through Teen

Librarylinknj; Winslow Township (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation and holiday pay

NJ Pension eligibility

Job summary

The Camden County Library System is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Services Librarian (Librarian 1 or 2) to plan and present youth programming, including story time and early literacy initiatives, and to serve patrons both in person and online.

This role involves reference and readers advisory, helping users at the circ desk, assisting with computers, collaborating with schools and community groups, and supporting collection development in the Birth through Teen section.

Qualifications

• MLS or Candidacy from ALA-accredited program or NJ equivalent.
• NJ Professional Librarian Certificate or ability to obtain on hire.
• Experience or strong interest in youth services and programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present youth services programming, including story time and early literacy initiatives.
• Provide reference and readers advisory services to all ages.
• Answer questions in-person, over the phone, and by email.
• Assist customers on public computers and with technology resources.
• Participate in collection development and maintenance for the youth section.
• Outreach to schools and community organizations.
• Assist at the circulation desk as needed.
• Will may be scheduled at other Library facilities and act as Person-in-Charge when required.

Skills

Youth services programming

Reference services

Public computers assistance

Community outreach

Circulation desk assistance

Education

Master's in Library Science

NJ Professional Librarian Certification

Tools

Public Computers

Job description

Youth Services Librarian (Librarian 1 or 2), Birth through Teen

Job Title: Youth Services Librarian 1 or 2, Birth through Teen Job Posting 010-26
South County Regional Branch Library, Winslow Twp

Salary: Librarian 1 - $28.2356 hr ($51,388.79 yr) OR
Benefits Librarian 2 - $29.5883 hr ($53,850.70 yr) *based on experience
Eligible for Sick, Vacation and Holiday Pay
NJ Pension Eligible Position
Medical and Prescription Benefit Eligible Position

Schedule: 35 hr/wk – Schedule is based on library needs and will includedays, generally 1-2 nights/wk & rotating Saturdays

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;including story time and other early literacy programs
• 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.

Education and Experience:

Librarian 1 requires: 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.

The Camden County Library System complies with the NJ First Act.

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.

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.

"Good Faith" Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

Librarian 1 - $28.2356 hr ($51,388.79 yr) OR
Librarian 2 - $29.5883 hr ($53,850.70 yr)