JOB POSTING #04-23
Title: Full-time Emerging Technology Librarian 1
Salary: $55,565
Location: Burlington County Library System, Westampton
Open: 01/27/2023
DESCRIPTION:
The Burlington County Library seeks an enthusiastic, 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, readers’ advisory, and solid technology skills. The individual must also exhibit strong communication skills and a desire to expand library services and technology offerings to the community.
Responsibilities:
• Provides reference and readers’ advisory service; assist with collection development.
• Develops and implements a suite of technology programs to expand digital fluency and learning capabilities.
• Designs learning activities, story boards, and online content using audio, visual, web as well as virtual and augmented reality tools and devices.
• Assists with special projects such as digital exhibits to expand the community’s access to local history and other curated content.
• Maintains an awareness of best practices and keep informed of current trends and issues in technology and librarianship in order to implement series and programming to meet community needs.
• Expands professional knowledge by participating in system, county, and statewide initiatives and committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills:
• Ability to translate new and emerging technologies into services that align with the library’s mission.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Interpersonal, analytic, and project management skills including the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and train others in non-traditional and emerging technologies.
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.
Students completing graduate school in Spring 2023 are encouraged to apply. Candidates who do not have a master's degree and valid certification as a Professional LIbrarian at the time of offer will be placed in the title of Library Associate at a salary of $48,794 until all credentials are in place.
SCHEDULE:
37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, and reference desk shifts.
WE OFFER:
Medical, dental, prescription coverage, retirement program, group life insurance, deferred compensation, credit union, paid sick, vacation, and holiday leave.
Submit a resume and cover letter including Job #04-23 by 02/17/2023 to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us