JOB POSTING #16-23
Title: Librarian 1, Full time
Salary: $55,565
Location: Pinelands Branch Library
Open: 08/29/23
DESCRIPTION
The Children’s Department at the Pinelands branch of the Burlington County Library System seeks an enthusiastic, service-oriented, and self-motivated librarian to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service ethos and demonstrate knowledge of print and online resources, readers’ advisory, and solid technology skills. The individual must exhibit strong communication skills and provide services to children, teens, caregivers, and educators.
Some examples of duties include:
• Design and implement creative youth programming to facilitate a love of reading and learning, including story times for babies and toddlers, as well as crafts and STEM activities.
• Work closely with the branch manager and Children’s Services team to promote library resources, programs, and services to community partners.
• Coordinate the Summer Reading Program, One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten, Teen Advisory Board, and corresponding activities at the branch.
• Provide outstanding customer service, reference, and readers’ advisory to all library customers.
• Attend professional conferences, seminars, and committee meetings; read professional literature; attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
A master’s degree in Library or Information Science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College. Obtain a valid NJ license as a Professional Librarian within six (6) months of appointment.
SCHEDULE
37.5 hours per week, including one evening per week, one Saturday per month, and four Sundays per year.
WE OFFER
Medical, dental, prescription coverage, retirement program, group life insurance, deferred compensation, credit union, paid sick, vacation, and holiday leave.
Submit a resume and cover letter to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us by 09/18/23. Include Job #16-23 in the subject line.