Young Adult Librarian (Library Intern or Librarian III/IV) Job #2022-61
Location: Bound Brook Library
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Essential Functions of the Job:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing direct patron service at the Youth Services desk including reference and readers’ advisory; planning, promoting and implementing children’s tween, and teen library programs that encourage library usage and support the goals of the SCLSNJ Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in technology and trends in library services; managing branch materials in an assigned subject area(s) according to the SCLSNJ Collection Management Plan; performing outreach services; performing other library-related tasks as assigned by supervisor or branch manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
NJ Librarian’s certificate required; MLS (ALA accredited program desirable); minimum of one year of professional librarian experience; coursework and/or training in adult, youth or teen services and print and electronic resources; less than one year of professional librarian experience is considered Librarian IV; reliable transportation to attend training, meetings, or other assigned duties at other branches or off-site locations as required.
- Applicants who do not possess a minimum of one year’s professional librarian experience, as stated above, will be considered as Librarian IV (Grade K) candidates.
- Students enrolled in an MLS program who have completed 18 credits may apply for the position as a Library Intern. Eligible candidates should be actively enrolled in an MLS program.
Preferences:
- Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Physical Demands:
Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of other media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; ability to perform the essential functions of this position in areas of the building that are only accessible by using stairs; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.
Organization:
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
Library Type:Public Job Type:Full-time,Exempt OPEIU
Annual Salary:
Librarian III - $54,700
Librarian IV - $47,600
Library Intern - $41,400 (non-union)
37.5 hours per week for all positions.
Schedule:
Since the library is open on days and evenings, schedules may vary; including Saturday rotation; some holidays; schedule subject to change with notice.
how to Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, and SCLSNJ application as attachments to our Human Resources email address: jobs [at] sclibnj.org
NO CALLS Please.
Details and application are here: https://sclsnj.org/about/work-at-sclsnj/