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 

 

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:

  • Supervise a staff of 5 to include annual performance evaluations, recruitment, training and scheduling
  • Create, plan, and implement children & teen programs, Summer and Winter Reading Programs, story times and special events
  • Curate, purchase and maintain all juvenile and young adult print and media collections
  • Represent the Library at Borough events and expand partnerships with the schools, municipality and other appropriate organizations
  • Provide assistance and readers advisory to children, caregivers, homeschoolers and educators
  • Encourage digital literacy and provide age-appropriate technology instruction to children and teens
  • Attend workshops for continuing education, learning about library trends and emerging technologies
  • Participation in the Passport Agent Acceptance rotation
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • MLS from an ALA-accredited program
  • Two years’ experience as a public services librarian including supervisory responsibilities
  • Demonstrated capacity to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
  • Individuals who speak multiple languages are strongly encouraged to apply

Knowledge/Proficiencies:

  • Ability to work independently and manage numerous diverse tasks
  • Strong technology skills and presentation skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Passion for and ability to serve people of diverse backgrounds
  • Desire to work in a team-centered environment

Compensation:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience with full benefits and generous paid time off package. This is a union and civil service position and is subject to provisional appointment.

Schedule:
The schedule for this position is 35 hours per week, including a regular evening and weekend coverage on a rotating basis.

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
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT:         Reference/Passport Program
ANTICIPATED START DATE:    April 1, 2024

 

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   

  • Excellent customer service. Helpful, courteous and energetic. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Technology skills

EXAMPLES OF WORK

  • Provides reference help and customer service on the Reference Desk. 
  • Manages appointments and processing for passport program

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 
(3) Employment Application to: Victoria Hilditch, Adult Services Supervising Librarian: vhilditch [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.

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: 

  • Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and update the library’s physical, virtual, and cloud networks. Develop and maintain accessible, reliable, and secure technology systems. 
  • Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and update a wide variety of library computer and network applications, equipment, hardware, and software, for staff and the public. 
  • Work with library leadership to create and implement long-term technology plans and advise on immediate and near-term projects.   
  • Work with consortium staff, the Village of Ridgewood IT Department, and contract vendors to support library technology systems.  
  • Provide support, instruction, and training to staff on internal technology use, verbally and in writing, in an approachable and engaging manner.  
  • Work directly with contractors including requesting cost estimates and tracking projects. With the Library Director select appropriate vendors for support, expertise, or repairs.  
  • Manage and/or coordinate the technology supporting the library’s internet presence including web site, event and room reservation calendars, and social media accounts.   
  • Maintain high level of awareness of current state of library technology systems; proactively address potential or pending needs. 
  • Manage technology budget and review and approve invoices. 
  • Support Library Director in researching and creating presentation materials for capital project requests for technology upgrades. 
  • Be available during and outside of regular library hours to respond to urgent technology needs to prevent downtime, security breaches, or damage.  
  • Manage meeting room technology, including audiovisual and virtual capabilities, and support and instruct staff in their use.  
  • Act as backup to Facilities Manager as needed. 

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: 

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years relevant technology experience, including networking, cloud services, and IT security. 
  • Technical proficiency with common productivity and communications applications, operating systems, devices, and platforms including Makerspace technology
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with staff training and support 
  • Strong commitment to internal customer and public service; previous experience in library or municipal environments preferred 
  • Network Administration Certification (CompTIA Network+, CNE, or CNA) & Desktop Support Certification  a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain, install, troubleshoot, and upgrade hardware and software, including common operating systems and platforms 
  • Up-to-date knowledge of networking (LAN, wireless, and cloud), including issues of security, privacy, and usability  
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, prioritize, and manage multiple detailed tasks through frequent interruptions 
  • Project planning and management skills including third-party vendor relationships   
  • Ability to interact professionally with colleagues, library patrons, service providers, contractors, and vendors; ability to resolve conflicts with diplomacy, maintain harmonious working relationships, and adapt to change 
  • Interest in learning new skills and broadening knowledge and experience 

 

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

 

  • Supervises the adult circulation staff (part-time Desk Assistant / Pages and substitutes) while working in the adult department in conjunction with the Adult Services Librarian.
  • Creates, distributes, and maintains the circulation schedule for staff working on the adult circulation desk. 
  • Trains adult circulation staff in the current BCCLS library computer system, policies and procedures, in library opening and closing procedures.
  • Reinforces customer service values and practices with the part-time staff in their interactions with library patrons and each other in conjunction with the Adult Services Librarian..
  • Ensures that the adult circulation desk is staffed at all times during Library operating hours and assists staff, if they are unable to do so on their own, in finding coverage for sick/emergency time off, as well as for scheduled absences.
  • Coordinates with BCCLS support staff to resolve circulation/patron computer hardware and software related issues.
  • Attends offsite BCCLS circulation meetings and participates in BCCLS webinars, surveys, and on-line discussions regarding circulation issues.
  • Evaluates adult circulation desk operating procedures, and, in conjunction with the Library Director, makes changes as needed to improve the efficiency of the adult circulation desk.
  • Oversees the delivery system and participates in the courier team which is responsible for the processing of incoming and outgoing materials.
  • Identifies and resolve issues involving damaged library items.
  • Assist the Director in interviewing new part-time desk assistants and pages for the adult department in conjunction with the Adult Services Librarian.
  • Participates with the Director in the periodic evaluation of part-time staff working in the adult department in conjunction with the Adult Services Librarian.
  • Provides the Director with monthly BCCLS-supplied statistics on adult circulation activity and circulation statistics and library door counts to the Director for the annual Per Capita State Aid Report.
  • Participates in and makes circulation reports at all library staff meetings.

 

Circulation and Customer Service

 

  • Charges, discharges, and renews library materials; issues and renews patron library cards; processes inter-library loans requests; prepares requests of materials for patron pickup; and processes book drop returns.
  • Directs patron concerns to other library departments and other BCCLS libraries as needed. 
  • Answers reference-type questions and report reference activity at the adult circulation desk to the Adult Services Librarian.
  • Responds to the concerns and questions of library patrons.
  • Assists library patrons in the use of library services, facilities, and equipment.
  • Interprets both BCCLS and library policies for patrons.
  • Interacts with other library directors and circulation managers to resolve both Oradell and non-Oradell patrons’ circulation issues in a manner that protects both the library’s interests, while being mindful of providing the expected excellent customer service. 

 

Experience and Education Required:

 

  • A minimum of three (3) years working in a BCCLS library or equivalent.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the BCCLS system.

 

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:

  • Plan, schedule, market, and implement engaging adult programs.
  • Work with library staff to determine and implement outreach, marketing and publicity strategy.
  • Maintain ongoing, regular social media presence in collaboration with library staff.
  • Provide patron-based services in the form of reference service, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance
  • Support reference librarian with collection management, displays, and other projects.
  • Assist in the maintenance of the website including program registration.
  • Provide backup for circulation staff as needed.
  • Participate in collection development activities (selecting and de-selecting materials)

Requirements:

  • MLS / MLIS degree or active enrollment in degree program as an MLIS student. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in English.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
  • Some experience with adult programming in or outside of a library is desired.
  • Some experience using a variety of social media to engage library patrons or customers in a non-library setting.
  • Experience with a variety of social media, Canva, and other tools.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, stand, and move around as needed, as relevant to the position. Daily tasks require lifting, carrying, moving, and manipulating books and other library material, pushing a loaded cart full of books, setting up and breaking down folding tables and stacking chairs.

Preferred:

  • Experience working with vendors.
  • Experience with Canva.
  • Experience with Constant Contact, a plus.

 

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 AVAILABLE

East Brunswick Public Library
 

LIBRARY DIRECTOR
 

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
SALARIED FULL TIME

SCHEDULE:
This is a Director position and requires a commitment to a full time schedule that can include nights and weekends.

DUTIES:
The Library Director plans, organizes and directs all library services; coordinates work with the Board of Trustees and other public libraries; maintains records and files; and prepares reports.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY:
East Brunswick Public Library, one of the best used libraries in the State of New Jersey, sits at the heart of Middlesex County, in Central New Jersey. It services a community of approximately 50,000 residents, an annual circulation of more than 500,000 items, 198,761 visitors in 2023, and a staff of 70 employees. Located in the center of town, the library is an active member of the community, enjoying the mutual support of local businesses and working closely with the local top-rated public schools. We provide our diverse community with a wide array of literary, cultural, historical, educational, and social resources through personal service and innovative programs. Located close to several of the New Jersey Healthcare Systems, East Brunswick sits at the center of the region’s medical and biomedical corridor. Our “Just for the Health of It” health information hub, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has garnered state and national recognition.
When you join our team, you will have the support of friendly and highly qualified staff and a welcoming Board, making for a very pleasant work atmosphere. Portions of the library were renovated in 2017 and 2023, and federal grant funding has been secured for a new HVAC system.
This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of public library and general management principles, methods, materials, practices, and public library finance; library procedures and problems; the ability to analyze library service needs and participate effectively in solving them; the ability to identify, successfully apply for, and administer substantial grant programs; an ability to execute a library public relations and marketing program; plan and supervise the work of large and diverse staff; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Trustees, government officials, staff, customers, and the general public.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
This position requires a Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school and extensive library experience, including extensive supervisory experience. Must possess or be able to acquire a certificate as a Librarian issued by the State of New Jersey.

SALARY:
Competitive and commensurate with experience.

START DATE:
May 1, 2024 or after

SUPERVISOR:
Board of Trustees

APPLICATION:
By 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024. The position may be filled prior to the application deadline. Application forms are available in the Administration Office at the Library and on the Library website at https://ilove.ebpl.org/sites/default/files/employment-application.pdf Send resume, cover letter and application to Otu Amankwah, Library Board President, at joekeler [at] gmail.com