ATLANTIC CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Reference Librarian/Archivist (Full Time)
About the Position:
Join the management team at the Atlantic City Free Public Library as the Reference Librarian/Archivist and help provide responsive services to our vibrant and diverse community!
This position performs work responsibilities under the general direction of the Library Director. This position has a degree of independence and will make customer services decisions, scheduling changes and work assignments based on library policy and best judgment. The Reference Librarian/Archivist functions as a “person-in-charge” and has a high level of responsibility.
Major Duties:
- Providing professional library services to the general public
- Manage and supervise the Help Desk, two computer labs, including grant programs, archive, and Atlantic City Historical Museum including staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Answer research questions and provide in-depth assistance to patrons in person, online, or via phone
- Handles patron complaints and escalations
- Guide patrons in using library and archival resources, including databases, catalogs, and primary source materials
- Select and evaluate materials for the library's reference and archival collection (print, digital, specialized, archival)
- Organize and preserve archival collections, including appraising, processing, cataloging, and creating finding aids
- Oversee digitization projects and ensure digital preservation
- Coordinates exhibit research and co-curates’ installations for the Atlantic City Historical Museum
- Develop and deliver instructional sessions and workshops on information literacy, research methods, and archival research
- Promote library and archival services and resources through outreach activities and events
- Participate in collaborative projects and departmental initiatives
- Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in library and archival science.
- Attends library training, workshops, conferences, and other continuing education related to reference services and archives as approved by the Library Director.
Qualifications:
MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, two years of recent library and archival experience and a Professional Librarian certificate issued by the State of New Jersey. Must have a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
This person must have a strong knowledge of current library technologies and demonstrated experience using technology and digital resources. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
This is a full-time 35 hours a week position, Saturdays, and some evenings required. Salary range: $62,395.00-$66,514.00. Generous benefits package included.
Note: This is a Civil Service position. Applicant must comply with “New Jersey First Act”.
To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Jacqueline Silver-Morillo, Library Director personnel [at] acfpl.org (personnel[at]acfpl[dot]org,) referring “Reference Librarian/Archivist” in the subject line.
Salary range: $62,395.00-$66,514.00