Gloucester County Library System
389 Wolfert Station Rd.
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Position: Librarian 1- Adult Services
Part Time: 21 Hours per week
Compensation: $27.86 per hour minimum
The Gloucester County Library System is seeking an energetic, service-oriented professional librarian. who is an adult-services generalist, to serve at the GCLS Mullica Hill Library. The successful candidate will provide high-quality programming, collection development, and information services to the community. GCLS seeks an adult services librarian with a passion for excellent customer service and communication skills.
This is a part-time (21 hours per week) position. The position will be located at the GCLS Mullica Hill Library. Hours include daytime hours, at least one (1) night per week, and weekend hours. This is a NJ Civil Service position. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The position requires a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution. The possession of a valid license as a Professional Librarian in the State of NJ, issued by the Bureau of Teacher Certification, Thomas Edison State College is required. A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a public library setting is preferred. Grant writing is a plus.
Very strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills are required. The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to positively interact with coworkers and the public. Excellent communication, leadership, technical, project management and organizational skills are a must.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide professional reference and reader’s advisory service.
- Develop and implement a variety of innovative, regularly scheduled, and special event adult services programming, emerging technologies and other trends in adult services.
- Provide in-depth reference service as scheduled and “Librarian by Appointment.”
- Have the ability to work well with people, either one-on-one or in a group setting.
- Be responsible for collection development and maintenance of designated collections to meet the needs of the community and to keep the collection current.
- Be responsible for building operations when required.
- Assist customers using public computers and digital services.
- Embrace new and emerging technology through exploration and self-directed learning.
- Attend outreach events and programs as their schedule allows.
- Assist the Adult Services Department with the planning, preparation, and execution of the system wide programming initiatives (Summer Reading Program, Maker’s Day, etc.).
- Participate in professional development opportunities such as conferences, seminars, committees, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have the ability to accurately perform a considerable volume of duties, and to handle multiple activities and a variety of assignments. The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to creatively resolve problems when necessary.
Experience using SirsiDynix ILS, Envisionware PC Reservation system, Library Market calendar/ meeting room reservation, and Bibliotecha self-check system is desirable. Experience in makerspace equipment such as 3D printers, virtual reality, animation studio, and other STEM related materials is also desired.
Job duties require the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and sufficient visual discrimination to be able to read spine labels. The position may require travel between GCLS Branch libraries. A valid NJ Driver’s License is required.
Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment physical and a criminal background check. I
The position requires residency in the State of New Jersey. If the successful applicant is not a New Jersey resident, they must become a bona fide New Jersey resident within one year. Applications from qualified residents of Gloucester County, NJ will have first consideration.
The NJ Civil Service job description for Librarian 1 is available at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/07569.htm. This is a non-competitive title.
Job Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025
To Apply:
Send an email with interest to Carolyn S. Oldt Director, Gloucester County Library System, at coldt [at] gcls.org (coldt[at]gcls[dot]org). Please copy Personnel Technician Patricia McCall pmccall [at] gcls.org (pmccall[at]gcls[dot]org).
The Gloucester County Library System is an equal opportunity employer.
$27.86 per hour minimum