Description:
The Adult Services Part-Time Librarian is responsible for reference and customer service to all ages at both the Kennedy and Westergard Libraries. The Adult Services Department embraces a team approach to support outreach and special projects.
Responsibilities:
- Offering assistance to effectively meet the informational needs of users of all ages, by providing reference, readers’ advisory, and computer support while employing a welcoming demeanor
- Participates in the formulation, development, and completion of departmental and library-wide objectives
- Provides instruction on information literacy and technology skills to individuals, visiting groups, and classes as required
- Representing the library at community events
- Participates in collection development
- Creates and maintains book displays
- Promotes library services and programs by contributing to the website and social media platforms
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Continuing education to update professional skills and active participation in professional library organizations
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program and NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate. Candidates completing their MLS by December 2024 will be considered for the Information Assistant/Library Associate title until degree and certification are received.
- Demonstrated experience in the following areas: customer service, providing reference and technology assistance, collection development
- Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively with library patrons and staff
- Competency in the use of the latest relevant technology to manage and deliver information services
- The ability to use library automation software and G-Suite applications
Physical Requirements
- The ability to sit, stand, walk, and stoop in the provision of services to the public
- The ability to handle, reach for, and carry materials of up to 20 lbs
- Dexterity to operate keyboards and other office equipment
- Visual acuity to read print and computer screens
- Vocal ability to communicate clearly and courteously with customers, co-workers, and groups outside the library
- The ability to write clearly and effectively
- Hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
Schedule:
- 21 hours per week
- A regular schedule will include at least one evening per week, a rotating weekend day, and a morning and afternoon shift.
Compensation:
This is a part-time position, $37.98 per hour ($31.99 for MLS matriculated student candidates)
Notices:
- The successful candidate must comply with the “New Jersey First Act”
- All Piscataway Township employees are subject to the successful completion of a 3-month performance evaluation period
- Offers of employment will be conditional pending the completion of a criminal background check and drug screening as part of pre-employment procedures
- It is the Township’s policy that all new employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, up to date on eligible booster doses
- Piscataway Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To Apply:
Email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobapplications [at] piscatawaylibrary.org and include Adult Services PT Librarian in the subject line. Deadline to apply March 15, 2024.
About Piscataway Public Library:
Piscataway Township has a richly diverse population of over 58,000 and is located in Middlesex County, NJ. Piscataway Public Library is a statewide leader in public library service and has a tradition of providing pioneering programs. Piscataway Public Library nurtures professional development, leadership, and innovation.