Training and Community Outreach Librarian - Hunterdon County Library

Training and Community Outreach Librarian
Full Time – Library Administration – Librarian 2

DESCRIPTION:

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate with a strong public service commitment to provide organizational leadership in staff training/professional development, public training, and community engagement as part of the Library Administration team.  This position reports to the library director.

The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small satellite library, a mobile bookmobile and ongoing support to seven affiliated libraries within the County of Hunterdon. The library is also a member of the M.A.I.N. library consortium which includes 49 libraries.  The current staff consists of over 60 full and part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at: http://www.hclibrary.us/ 

RESPONSIBILITIES (MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Coordinates training for the public and staff through formal training, professional development, and instruction.
• Designs, organizes, and maintains library materials and electronic resources by using appropriate systems of access that are compatible with the needs and styles of learning of the public and staff.
• Collaborates with other organizations in the county, state and countrywide to best serve the residents of Hunterdon County.
• Presents programs independently or in collaboration with community organizations.
• Provides reference services in the youth and adult services departments as needed.
• May take the lead over Librarians 1 and/or paraprofessional/technical staff, coordinate assignments, and provide instructions for their completion.
• Coordinates with the Technical Services Department to develop assigned area of collection by making informed purchase recommendations based upon established criteria that anticipate and meet public demand.
• Attends seminars, meetings and conferences of professional and technical organizations for the purpose of keeping informed about current and emerging library services and technical developments.
• Works on special projects as assigned by library director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• ALA Accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences and possess or be able to obtain a New Jersey Professional Library Certificate.
• Minimum of one year’s professional librarian experience.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to work and interact effectively with others in a positive manner, as well as work under pressure and/or manage stressful situations with courtesy and tact.
• Customer service skills – ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers; exceptional oral and written English communications skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Applicant must comply with the “NJ First Act.”
• Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver's license - initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure; 35 hours/week, including some night(s).

Librarian 2 title requires an MLS from an ALA or NJ College Masters program in Library Science that has be deemed acceptable by the Thomas Edison State College.

The Librarian 2 title is a Civil Service governed job position and additional information can be found at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/74083.htm
 

COMPENSATION
Starting salary: $57,253

Hunterdon County Library offers medical, dental and prescription benefits, vision plan, deferred compensation, paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: January 5th, 2022

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume and a complete County Employment Application to Human Resources at 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 or by email at personnel [at] co.hunterdon.nj.us