Full-Time Children's Librarian

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Job Opening:   Full-time Children’s Librarian, Maplewood Memorial Library

The Maplewood Memorial Library seeks an innovative, dynamic, and forward thinking librarian to serve as part of the team in the Children’s Department.

 

Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Head of Children’s Services:

  • Provide reference, reader’s advisory and technology instruction.
  • Create innovative programs for children ages birth – 5th grade and families to build literacy and the love of reading including storytimes, STEM programming, summer reading events and other programs both in the library and throughout the community
  • Build partnerships with schools and community organizations to expand literacy programs and resources
  • Select and maintain the juvenile collections
  • Stay current in public library matters through professional development and involvement in professional organizations
  • Collaborate with Teen Services and Adult Services for multi-age, multi-generational programming
  • Perform related duties as required

 

  Schedule:    35 hours per week, includes 1 night a week & 1 Saturday a month

 

Qualifications:

  • ALA accredited MLIS and NJ Professional Librarian Certification
  • Knowledge of children’s materials and resources
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Familiarity with and enthusiasm for current technologies

 

2022 Salary Range:
Librarian  $55,097.98 - $57,148.82
Senior librarian  $59,345.83 - $73,707.57
Benefits include full health, dental, and pension

 

 

Email resume and cover letter to:
Ms. Jane Folger, Head of Children’s Services
jfolger [at] maplewoodlibrary.org

This position is open until filled

 

MAPLEWOOD LIBRARY
1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, NJ 07040   Tel: 973.762.1688 ext 5101    www.maplewoodlibrary.org