Youth Services Librarian - Maplewood Memorial Library

Librarylinknj; Maplewood, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maplewood Memorial Library invites applications for a Youth Services Librarian to join our vibrant team in Maplewood, NJ. This role focuses on serving children and families, delivering engaging programs, and fostering a love of reading in our diverse community.

Reporting to the Head of Youth Services, the successful candidate will be collaborative, communicative, and dedicated to outstanding customer service. A commitment to public library matters and sustainable practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a forward-thinking children’s librarian in the Youth Services Department.
• Experience with public library matters and trends is preferred.
• Commitment to sustainable workplace and professional practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Youth Services Librarian within Maplewood Memorial Library.
• Collaborate with the Head of Youth Services and the department team.
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons of all ages and engage with children.
• Promote children’s literature and literacy initiatives within the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Children's literature knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Youth Services Librarian - Maplewood Memorial Library

The Maplewood Memorial Library connects people to information, ideas, culture—and each other. We are open to all.

The Maplewood Memorial Library seeks an innovative and forward thinking children’s librarian to serve as part of the Youth Services Department. Reporting to the Head of Youth Services, this dynamic individual understands our unique and diverse community and approaches their work with enthusiasm and creativity. They are collaborative, have strong communication skills, provide excellent customer services to patrons of all ages and love working with children. They demonstrate knowledge of children’s literature and flexible thinking. They are current in public library matters and show a commitment to sustainable workplace and professional practices. This is a full-time position with benefits.

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

Librarian: $61,860.91 - $64,163.48

Senior Librarian: $66,631.16 - $82,754.72