Job Title: Librarian 1 or Librarian 2 *Title Depends On Experience Job Posting 028-24
Location: South County Regional Branch Library
Salary: Librarian 1 - $25.5158 hr ($46,438.76 yr)
Librarian 2 - $26.7909 hr ($48,759.44 yr)
Schedule: Based on library needs and will include days, nights & weekends
The Camden County Library is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and creative Librarian who loves to work with the public both in person and virtually. Duties include:
- develop and present youth services programming (birth through high school);
- provide reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages;
- answer questions in-person, over the phone and by email;
- assist customers on the public computers;
- collection development duties including purchasing, weeding, and upkeep of the assigned collection area;
- proactively conduct community outreach to schools and local organizations;
- assist at the circulation desk as needed;
- perform other related duties as required.
- may be scheduled at other Library facilities. May act as the Person-in-Charge of the branch.
The Camden County Library System serves over 330,000 County residents. Our staff make customer service and community engagement a priority and strive to help communities reach their aspirations through library services. We strive to provide creative and innovative services and are guided by core values such as intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, integrity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our Library serves everyone in our communities and seeks to remove barriers to services and create a welcoming and safe environment.
Requirements:
A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
Must possess a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate or obtain the certificate upon hiring.
Librarian 2 requires: One year of full time equivalent professional librarian experience as well as the requirements listed above
Recent MLS graduates encouraged to apply.
Completed employment application and resume are required for consideration.
Employment applications may be obtained on our website and both documents can be directly uploaded at: http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library or you may submit your completed application and resume to humanresources [at] camdencountylibrary.org.
Completed application with resume are due in the Human Resources Office by December 27, 2024 at 2 PM.
The Camden County Library System complies with the New Jersey First Act. The chosen candidate may be required to complete and pass a background and drug screening process.
The Camden County Library System embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports patrons and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply. The Camden County Library is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
We meet the learning, recreational and information needs of our customers, providing an open environment for our community.