NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ BRANCH
Youth Services Department Supervisor (Librarian II)(Job #2022-65)
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and SCLSNJ application for consideration in ONE email or by mail.
You may view further details on how to apply for this position here with our Human Resources Department: https://sclsnj.org/about/work-at-sclsnj/
Annual Salary: $62,900
37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Since the library is open days and evenings, schedules may vary; including
Saturday rotation; some holidays; schedule subject to change with notice.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and monitoring the delivery of services to the local community related to youth services for the branch or department in assigned areas; providing advanced reference and reader’s advisory services; planning, promoting, and implementing 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 the supervisor or branch
manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA accredited program preferred); 3 years experience as a professional librarian, coursework and/or training in adult, youth, or teen services and print and electronic resources or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities; demonstrated leadership experience through work or volunteer activities; reliable transportation to attend training or meetings at other branches or off-site locations as required.
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.
New Hire Onboarding & Training for Employees: YES
About SCLSNJ:
Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ is comprised of 11 branch locations and 2 reading stations. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org.