Job Title: Part-time Young Adult Librarian
Organization: Linden Free Public Library
Location: Linden, NJ
Position Type: Part-time
Job Summary:
The Linden Free Public Library is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Part-time Young Adult Librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing library services to young people between the ages of 13-18; willing to travel off-site to local schools and community organizations to inform the community about library services; and dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all patrons.
This is a part-time, Civil Service (Librarian I), and Union position. The successful candidate will work approximately 25 hours a week. Scheduling is flexible, but the candidate will be required to work some evenings and Saturdays. Salary will be determined by Union contract, but will exceed NJLA minimum. Upon hiring, the candidate will be able to accrue prorated sick, personal and vacation time. Ample opportunities for professional growth will be offered.
About Us
The Linden Free Public Library serves a vibrant and diverse community of approximately 43,000 residents in Union County, NJ. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can come together to learn, study, and grow.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Senior Youth Services Librarian to design and present engaging library programs for middle and high school-aged children.
- Conduct site visits at public and private middle and high schools within Linden, NJ to promote library services and programs.
- Foster partnerships with local community groups that work with teens to enhance library services and outreach efforts.
- Develop, catalog, and maintain a meaningful collection of young adult materials that align with the interests and needs of the target age group.
- Provide assistance at the Children's or Reference Desks as needed, offering excellent customer service to library patrons.
- Carry out other related duties as assigned by library management.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
- Professional NJ Librarian certification.
- Currently enrolled students in a Master's of Library Science program may apply but will be hired as a Library Intern.
- Experience in library services, particularly in youth services, is preferred but not required.
- Residency in New Jersey within one year of hiring as required by the NJ First Act.
- Fluency in another language, especially Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Polish, is a plus.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Joshua Melissari, Interim Library Director at librarydirector [at] lindenpl.org. Please put, “YA Librarian” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to resumes received before February 29, 2024.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified.
The Linden Free Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.