Children’s Services Librarian, Part-Time
Piscataway Public Library
Under the supervision of the Head of Children’s Services, the part-time Children’s Services Librarian is responsible for planning and implementing children’s programming, increasing community engagement through outreach, and assisting with collection development.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating in-person and virtual programs that meet the interests and needs of children and families in the community
- Strengthening connections with local organizations and representing the library at community events
- Assisting with the maintenance of the children’s print and nonprint collection
- Providing reference and readers’ advisory services to children and families
- Providing all-ages reference
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree in Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program and New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certificate are preferred. Consideration will be given to currently enrolled MLS students.
- Bilingual language skills are preferred
- Experience with and enthusiasm for working with children (ages birth to 12 years) and families
- Experience providing reference and reader’s advisory services for children
- Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively with library patrons and staff
Schedule:
The schedule for this position is 12 hours per week including Monday 4-8pm, Tuesday 4-8pm, Wednesday 4-8pm, and rotating Saturday coverage, primarily at the Westergard branch. There is an opportunity for additional hours on a substitute basis.
Compensation:
$35.63 per hour for librarian with MLS and NJ certification
$30 per hour for Library Associate currently enrolled in MLS program
Notices:
- The successful candidate must comply with the "New Jersey First Act"
- All Piscataway Township employees over 18 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 our pre-employment procedures
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required for all new hires
- Piscataway Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To Apply:
Email a meaningful cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobapplications [at] piscatawaylibrary.org and include Children’s Services Librarian, Part-Time, in the subject line. Deadline to apply May 20. The anticipated start date is June 20. Only applicants invited for interviews will be contacted.
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.