Library Job Openings
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Assistant Library Director | March 13, 2024 | Do what you love and make a difference in a library where you can make things happen. Library of the Chathams invites imaginative, enthusiastic and collaborative Librarians with a robust sense of humor to apply for our Assistant Library Director position. Success in this position is being an approachable relationship-builder who easily develops trust and rapport, and maintains effective communications with the staff, public, government partners, community organizations, groups, and individuals to promote positive public relations. Our Library is different from municipal libraries. We are a joint library serving the residents of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township. Being a joint library brings the opportunity to learn administration operations and functions that are normally only provided to town administrators and mayors. You will have overarching responsibilities for the day-to-day running of the library. Facing difficult situations, making decisions and doing what it takes to support and empower the staff while ensuring a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone is quintessential. The position comes with participation in the State Health Benefit program, enrollment in PERS, paid vacation, sick and personal days, and holidays. You will have support for continued learning and a starting salary in the $90’s. Requirements: Master’s Degree in library science and three (3) years of library experience including work in a public service area required with at least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity in any industry. Proven record of administrative competence, ability to meet deadlines, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done. Full position description at: https://chathamlibrary.org/jobs/ Please email your confidential resume to Director Karen Brodsky at apply [at] chathamlibrary.org
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Head of Youth Services - Bergenfield Public Library | March 13, 2024 | The Bergenfield Public Library seeks a friendly, energetic and motivated individual to manage its Youth Services Department. If you love working with kids, tweens and teens, value a supportive team environment where creative ideas are welcomed and want to make a profound difference in a diverse town, this is the opportunity for you! The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
Knowledge/Proficiencies:
Compensation: Schedule: If hired, the applicant must be in compliance with the residency requirements of the New Jersey First Act within one year of the date of hire and must participate in the NJ PERS retirement system. Send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to Allison Ballo, Director, at aballo [at] bergenfieldlibrary.org. Only candidates of interest will be contacted. |
PT Library Assistant--Adult Services | March 8, 2024 | RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY- PART-TIME JOB OPENING 125 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 www.ridgewoodlibrary.org JOB CLASSIFICATION: LIBRARY ASSISTANT / PART-TIME
STARTING SALARY: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience EDUCATION: BA required. Library experience a plus. HOURS: 18 hrs./week. Mon: 8:30 am-2:30 pm; Wed: 3-9 pm; Alternate Saturdays: 9 am-3 pm JOB SUMMARY The Ridgewood Public Library seeks a dynamic individual to provide outstanding reference help and customer service at the Reference Desk and work with the team to plan and manage the library’s new passport program. REQUIREMENTS
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Perform other duties as required. For Employment Application, please visit www.ridgewoodlibrary.org or the Reference Desk. Please send the following three (3) REQUIRED documents: (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume and Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass Civil Service testing and requirements. The Ridgewood Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE Guidelines. |
Technology Coordinator | March 8, 2024 | Job Classification: Technology Coordinator, FT Primary Department: Adult Services The Ridgewood Library is seeking an experienced, customer service-oriented professional to work with library management to plan, develop, enhance, and maintain the technology systems to support library services. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in developing new library programs to serve the community. Principal Responsibilities:
The above are typical tasks regularly performed but additional related tasks requiring equivalent skills and responsibilities may be performed as service requirements change. HOURS: 35 hrs/wk, occasional weekend and evening work will be required STARTING RATE: $60-70K, commensurate with experience Minimum Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
For Employment Application, please visit www.ridgewoodlibrary.org or the Reference Desk. Please send the following three (3) REQUIRED documents: (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume and (3) Employment Application to: Ms. Lorri Steinbacher, Director, lsteinbacher [at] ridgewoodlibrary.org Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass Civil Service testing and requirements. The Ridgewood Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE Guidelines. |
Part-Time Circulation Manager at Oradell Free Public Library | March 7, 2024 | The Oradell Public Library is seeking a part-time energetic and extrovertedindividual to serve as Circulation Manager starting March 2024.
The position requires innovation and versatility in helping patrons of all ages as part of a team committed to exceptional patron service and community engagement. The position requires excellent communication skills, including the ability to help patrons use the library's resources. We are looking for an individual eager to collaborate on projects with other library staff, and provide services to people and organizations within our community.
Responsibilities include:
Management
Circulation and Customer Service
Experience and Education Required:
This position is twenty-five (25) hours per week including one evening and weekends, as needed. Reports to Director. Hourly wage commensurate with experience.
Please email in one document attachment a cover letter, a resume, and three references (including telephone numbers and email addresses) with "Circulation Manager - <YOUR NAME>" as the Subject line to oradelllibrary [at] gmail.com. |
Part-Time Outreach/Programming Librarian - Mountainside Library | March 7, 2024 | Part-Time Outreach and Adult Programming Librarian Come grow with us! The Mountainside Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, outgoing, creative individual to engage our adult patrons, grow our programming opportunities, and expand patron-focused activities and services. Provide backup and support to adult reference librarian and circulation staff as needed. Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred:
Schedule: 14-16 hours per week, plus Saturday rotation. Schedule must include Mondays from 9am-1pm and Thursdays from 4pm-8pm. Other shifts to be determined in conjunction with selected candidate. Compensation: $30.00-$31.80/hour depending on experience and degree. Start Date: Early April or sooner. To Apply: E-mail cover letter, resume including home address to mpldirector [at] mountainsidelibrary.org with subject line Outreach Librarian. Documents must be sent as a Word or PDF attachment ONLY. No phone calls. No faxes. The library will only contact candidates they wish to interview. The Mountainside Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. |
Library Director - East Brunswick Public Library | March 6, 2024 | POSITION AVAILABLEEast Brunswick Public Library
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