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Job Title: Adult Services Librarian

An opening currently exists at the North Brunswick Public Library for a full-time position as an Adult Services Librarian in the Reference Department. Applicants who meet the requirements below are invited to apply. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Posting Date: July 19, 2023

Compensation: 
Salary range is $55,000-$60,000 plus benefits:

Benefits include paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid personal leave, excellent health benefits, and enrollment in the New Jersey PERS pension system.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Library Director, the Adult Services Librarian coordinates library publicity and marketing, performs community outreach, and contributes to reference service, collection development, and programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, schedule, and attend public outreach events in the community.
  • Create digital and print content promoting library programs and services for the library’s website and social media.
  • Write and disseminate press releases.
  • Perform collection development in the library’s fiction collections.
  • Plan, schedule, and host programs in collaboration with community partners.
  • Provide reference assistance at the library’s service desk.
  • Create and maintain monthly library displays
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association.
  • Valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.
  • Knowledge and usage of the following: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Wordpress, and Squarespace.
  • Must have the ability to travel to off-site community outreach events.
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to work two evenings per week and alternate weekends.
  • May be required to successfully pass a background check and drug testing.
  • Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the job tasks.
  • Must successfully pass a 90-day probation period.
  • Employees must comply with the "New Jersey First Act".

TO APPLY:

  • Please complete a job application (available on our website at https://northbrunswicklibrary.org/employment) and submit a resume.
  • No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Position open until it is filled.
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.