Business Librarian Full-Time
Senior Librarian (2-4 years of experience) Salary: $68,377.30 or
Principal Librarian (4+ years of experience) Salary: $77,641.20
Come and join a new and expanding team of Library professionals as we reinvent the Edison Public Library for the 21st century. Located in Central NJ, with a multicultural, multilingual, and diverse population of 107,000, the Library currently has three library branches and bookmobile service. We are rebuilding our Library from the bottom-up and the top-down to create an environment of learning, exploration, innovation and fun for the entire community. Our North Edison and Main Library Branches currently are undergoing a transformation in layout and expansion. This is a library system where anything is possible as we move towards a patron-centric view of programs and services.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in creating the Library's new Business & Career Center. They should have a demonstrated commitment to providing services and information to adults seeking to improve their economic wellbeing. They will assist job seekers, entrepreneurs, students, and investors, as well as individuals with questions regarding business and money management. Regular duties range from answering reference questions and developing web content to presenting workshops and performing outreach.
The position reports to the Library Branch Manager.
Qualifications for a Successful Candidate:
• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school
• A Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New Jersey, is required
• Experience working with diverse communities, business owners, job seekers, and students is desirable
• Experience with online learning platforms is highly desirable
• Excellent communications and customer service skills
• Knowledge or interest in developing an expertise in business, education, job information, personal financial literacy and investment resources
• Good presentation and programming skills
• Reliable and task-oriented self-starter
• Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change • Strong teamwork and teambuilding skills and respect for co-workers
• Good time-management skills
• Proven digital literacy skills including experience with office software and ability to adapt to new technologies
• Basic understanding of current and emerging library technology, trends, and public library issues
• May require the ability to carry a laptop & projector as needed
• Ability to travel to Edison Public Library branches and offsite locations
• Required to work evenings and weekends (includes Saturdays and Sundays)
Daily Responsibilities:
• Provide professional and excellent reference and reader’s advisory services to diverse patrons
• Be able to develop an expertise in business information if not already possessing training and experience in this area
• Be proficient in the use of all business and career-related online resources offered by Edison Public Library
• Perform collection development duties routinely, including ordering and weeding.
• Regularly identify new, relevant resources in print and online and develop methods of sharing them with staff and public
• Develop and maintain content on the Business & Career Center’s website
• Present workshops on the use of Library resources, plus other topics relevant to job seekers, entrepreneurs or investors
• Be familiar with and provide instruction on Edison Public Library’s online eLearning platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning and Learning Express Library
• Identify community partners and make referrals to relevant community based organizations, government agencies and training opportunities
• Participate in outreach and community events off site as needed
• Contribute to the strategic development of business and career services at locations throughout the Edison Public Library
Education:
Master's Degree from an American Library Association Accredited college or university;
Business Undergraduate Degree or Masters preferred
Hours: 35 hours; includes a rotation of hours during the week, evening and weekends (includes Saturdays and Sundays)
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including life, health, dental, and vision insurance; vacation, sick, personal, and holidays; after six (6) months, staff are eligible to join the union.
Please email the following three (3) REQUIRED documents: (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume and (3) Edison Public Library Employment Application (available at https://edisonpubliclibrary.org/job-openings/) to: hr [at] edisonpubliclibrary.org The Library will only consider candidates who submit all required paperwork. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a six (6) month probationary period. Pre-employment background check and drug test are required for Edison Township employees. The Edison Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE Guidelines. As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption