Title: Librarian 1, Young Adult Services, Full-time
Salary: $57,065
Locations: County Library/Westampton, Evesham & Pemberton branches
Open: 01/30/2024 – until filled
DESCRIPTION
The Burlington County Library System seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic librarian to join its team. Serving at one of three locations, Burlington County Library, Evesham Library**, or Pemberton Library, this role will provide services to young adults and emerging adults while partnering with local organizations and high schools. The ideal candidate will help strengthen teen engagement with the library, pioneering initiatives around reading and lifelong learning as well as implementing programs to build independence, civic awareness, and leadership skills. This position will require a strong ability to manage deadlines, organize, and prioritize work independently. Some examples of duties:
- Provide outstanding customer service, reference service, and readers’ advisory; demonstrate knowledge of print and online resources.
- Design and implement creative programming to facilitate a love of reading and encourage personal growth including but not limited to book talks, volunteer opportunities, and STEM activities such as maker-centered learning and arts & crafts.
- Prepare curated reading lists, relevant subject bibliographies and/or merchandising displays to promote on-site and online engagement with the library’s collection.
- Participate in outreach events with area high schools, colleges, and organizations working with this age cohort.
- Assist with summer reading program, volunteer program, and major initiatives.
- Assist with collection maintenance tasks, including evaluating materials and collection development.
- Attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshops; stay updated about professional activities and trends; attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**Flexibility to host programs for younger children a plus for the Evesham branch position. The mission of the Burlington County Library System is to enrich lives by providing opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from 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.
License: Obtain a valid NJ license as a Professional Librarian within six (6) month of appointment.
SCHEDULE
37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Four Sundays per year. Flexibility a must for outreach events.
Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us with Job #08-24 and preferred branch (County, Evesham, or Pemberton) in the subject line.