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Job Title: Youth Services Librarian

Fairfield Free Public Library, NJ

About Us:

We are a suburban library with an enthusiastic public. We are looking for an energetic person to enhance our youth services programs and continue our involved presence in the community.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1-3 years of previous experience in a library (preferably public)
  • Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-Accredited program, or current MLIS student nearing the completion of degree from an accredited school

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • The Youth Services Librarian works under the direction of the library Director. The Youth Services Librarian assumes responsibility for library in absence of the Director.
  • Assists circulation staff with daily responsibilities as needed
  • Responsible for juvenile material collection development, including selection, weeding, and cataloging.
  • Responsible for all programs and services to children and teens. (babies – grade 12).
  • Responsible for the assigned youth services budget.
  • Provides children’s reference service and back-up adult reference.
  • Prepares monthly statistics for the Children’s Department.
  • Performs outreach and partners with Fairfield & West Essex Regional schools, recreation department, and various community organizations.
  • Organizes and prepares seasonal, thematic, or subject specific displays/decorations to make Children’s Room inviting.
  • Prepares and creates all children’s room publicity and updates to the library website and social media.
  • Plans, organizes, and supervises each year’s Summer Reading program.
  • Attends professional meetings and workshops.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

 

HOURS:

Full-Time (35 hours per week). Schedule will vary and includes evenings and Saturdays.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email in one .pdf format a cover letter and resume with three references to Maria Manigbas at manigbas [at] ffpl.org, with a subject line: “FT Youth Librarian.” Applications will be accepted until filled.