The Children’s Department at the Cinnaminson Branch of the Burlington County Library System seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, 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, reader’s advisory and solid technology skills. The individual must exhibit strong communication skills, a desire to do community outreach and provide services to children, teens, caregivers and educators. Other examples of duties:
- Design and implement creative youth programming to facilitate a love of reading and learning, including story times, STEM and other activities.
- Work closely with the branch manager and YS team to promote library resources, programs and services to community partners.
- Coordinate the Summer Reading Program, One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten and corresponding activities at the branch.
- Participate in professional conferences, seminars, and committees; 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.
WE OFFER
Medical, dental, prescription coverage, retirement program, group life insurance, deferred compensation, credit union, paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.
SCHEDULE
Full time, 37.5 hours; 1 evening per week, 1 Saturday per month and 4 Sundays per year. Flexibility a must for outreach events.
Salary: $ 48,075
Submit a resume and an application including Job #27-21 by 11/10/2021 to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us