Library Job Openings

Our small community branch in Twin Rivers is looking for a children’s librarian!

This position could be a perfect fit for a newly minted professional who loves working with kids from pre-K to teen.  Are you great at knowing just the right book for a child?  Do you enjoy coming up with creative and fun programs, along with traditional ones like story time?  Would you like to make a child’s day by helping them find resources for homework assignments?  Then this job is for you!

As a small library where we get to know our patrons by name, our supportive team works together to provide the best service possible to our community.  

We are also part of the county library system, which gives our patrons access to a vastly larger collection, and gives our children’s librarians the opportunity to share information, discuss new ideas, and brainstorm together at regular meetings.

This position requires a master’s degree in library/information sciences (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.  But if you are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate MLIS program, you could be considered for the library associate title.  A New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certification is required for those who have attained the required master’s degree.

Please have prior experience working with children and/or coursework in youth services.

This title is affiliated with AFSCME 3566. Full-time employees are offered: Paid vacation/sick/personal days; 14 paid holidays; Enrollment into a comprehensive state health benefits program – including health, dental, prescription, and vision; Enrollment into the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS); Flexible spending account; Tuition reimbursement; Professional development opportunities; as well as other benefits to assist you during your tenure!

Mercer County residency required. Non-residents will be required to establish residency within one (1) year of employment. Candidates are required to undergo a background check, drug screen, and physical, and participate in the NJ PERS retirement plan.

Résumés may be submitted in care of:

Ellen Brown, Library Director
Mercer County Library System
Lawrence HQ Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
email: director [at] mcl.org ()
fax: (609) 538-1206

EOE/AA/ADA Employer

Please accept this as notification of the anticipated full-time vacancy in the title of Library Assistant at the Ewing Branch. This is a 35 hour per week position that includes at least one evening per week, rotating Saturdays, and occasional Sundays as needed. The Ewing Branch is also open on four county holidays, and candidates must be willing to work on some of them.

The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written customer service skills, be detail-oriented, able to complete a variety of tasks in an organized manner, self-motivated, and a willingness to be part of a team environment while working with a diverse public. Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as a working knowledge of Symphony library software is required.  Candidates should also exhibit a strong sense of friendly professionalism, flexibility, efficiency, and be willing to contribute new ideas that will help the branch and larger library system to better serve its community.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: general circulation desk duties, processing patron hold requests and reports, assisting patrons with locating library materials, helping patrons with copier questions, answering the telephone, shelf reading, emptying the book drop, shelving as needed, and creating displays.  Participating in the library’s social media campaigns, writing occasional blog posts, participation in outreach events, interest in professional development opportunities, and an awareness of the library’s physical and digital resources, including how to assist patrons with general information about the library’s app and other electronic services is also required. Individuals who are already or interested in becoming a public notary is a plus. Other duties and a complete job description may be found on the NJ Civil Service Commission website.

This title is civil service and affiliated with the AFSCME Local 2287. The salary range is $33, 022 to $44, 334 in eight steps.

Mercer County residency required. Non-residents will be required to establish residency within one (1) year of employment. Candidates are required to undergo a background check, drug screen, and physical, and participate in the NJ PERS retirement plan.

Résumés may be submitted in care of:

Ellen Brown, Library Director
Mercer County Library System
Lawrence HQ Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
email: director [at] mcl.org ()
fax: (609) 538-1206

EOE/AA/ADA Employer

This is a notification of an anticipated part-time vacancy in the title of Library Assistant in the Youth Services Department at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch.

This position is 19 hours per week, including some evening and weekend hours.  

Successful candidates will display excellent customer service skills and willingness to be a part of a team environment while working with a diverse public. Candidates will exhibit a strong sense of friendly professionalism, flexibility, and efficiency. Computer proficiency is required, as is an interest in serving children and their families. Candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare a sample craft and/or story time as part of the interview process. 

 Responsibilities will include:

• processing library materials and acting as liaison to the Acquisitions and Cataloging department
• answering reference questions for children and their families and assisting them in locating materials
• planning, preparing and implementing programs, such as story time, for children and teens
• participating in outreach events
• planning and preparing crafts for children and teens
• other tasks as required, such as social media and blog post participation

The present starting salary for this position is $18.1441 p/hr. This title is part of the AFSCME 2287 bargaining unit, and does accrue vacation and sick leave time, in addition to paid holiday time.

Mercer County residency required. Non-residents will be required to establish residency within one (1) year of employment. Candidates are required to undergo a background check, drug screen, and physical, and participate in the NJ PERS retirement plan.

Résumés may be submitted in care of:

Ellen Brown, Library Director
Mercer County Library System
Lawrence HQ Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
email: director [at] mcl.org ()
fax: (609) 538-1206

EOE/AA/ADA Employer

Part-Time Library Assistant, Collection Development, Hoboken Public Library

Position Title: Library Assistant p/t

Location: Hoboken, New Jersey

Scheduled hours: 25 hours per week. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are required.

Salary: $17.37/hour

Summary:

The Hoboken Public Library connects people with information, ideas, and opportunities to support lifelong learning, personal growth, and community development. We believe a library’s most important resource in this pursuit is a talented, quality staff, and strive to achieve a more meaningful role in our patron’s daily lives through the development and support of its staff by implementing new and innovative approaches to providing library service.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Collection Development Manager, this position performs various paraprofessional and detailed library duties. This position also assists with collection processing and repairs. This position assists with collections maintenance including shelving of library materials, examining the collection for the condition of books, and shifting when necessary. This position is entirely in-person.

Examples of Work: 

• Process books, media, and other materials for the collection

• Maintain and update cataloging records in online catalog software 

• Assist in the screening of donated materials

• Assist with the receiving and processing of book and other circulating materials orders

• Assist with determining quality and readiness of items 

• Inspecting books, media for damage and repairing items as needed; charging and discharging library materials

• Aiding in reader’s advisory for the library under the supervision of the Collections Manager

• Providing outstanding customer service

• Locating books and publications, based on call number

• Performing Inter-library loan duties

• Performing accurate shelving tasks utilizing the Dewey Decimal Classification System

• Taking inventory of the collection

• Assist with circulation and the creation of new patron accounts

• Pushing book carts with library materials

• Shifting books as needed to make room for new library materials

• Working at all Library Branch locations as needed

• Performing other related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to learn complex computer systems

• Adaptability to a flexible work schedule

• Previous library work experience preferred

• Fluency in a language other than English, especially Spanish is highly desirable.

Please send your resume & cover letter to the attention of the Collection Development Manager, Nicole Marconi, to  jobs [at] hoboken.bccls.org ()

Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.

This is a Civil Service Job and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.

Oradell Free Public Library is seeking a motivated and energetic librarian to serve as our Full-Time Youth Services Librarian. The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for the daily operations of the Youth Services Department.  The position is available immediately. 

The candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and strong customer service orientation.  Knowledge of juvenile and teen literature and familiarity with Internet resources and Microsoft Office are required. BCCLS experience and supervisory experience are preferred.

The candidate must possess a MLS from an ALA accredited institution. Will consider student currently pursuing his/her MLS from an ALA accredited institution.

The full-time position is 35 hours per week including at least one evening per week and one Saturday per month.  Reports to Director and has a staff consisting of a Youth Services Assistant, several Desk Assistants, and a Page.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Management and administration of a busy youth department
• Planning and implementing creative programs for children of all ages, including the Summer Reading Program and NJ Makers Day
• Responsible for collection development and for overseeing the purchasing and processing of youth materials
• Providing readers advisory and reference services for children and parents
• Outreach to the community and schools

Please email in one document attachment a cover letter, a resume, and three references (including telephone numbers and email addresses) with "Youth Services Librarian - <YOUR NAME>" as the Subject line to oradelllibrary [at] gmail.com.

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Matawan Aberdeen Public Library

The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library is seeking an organized and experienced Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant to support the Library Director. The individual in this position is responsible for all financial record keeping, vendor relations, cash and bank deposit  transaction reconciliation, monthly preparation of Board meeting financial reports, payment of bills, payroll and paid time off record keeping, health benefits  and pension management, and other duties as required by the Library Director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Bookkeeping

• Cash flow monitoring
• Processing of invoices
• General ledger posting
• Balance sheet and general ledger reconciliation
• Journal entries
• Vendor payables and receivables management
• Management of quarterly appropriations and state aid payments
• Preparation for annual audits

Payroll/Benefits Administration

• Payroll preparation and execution
• Employee benefits enrollment, changes, and termination
• Health plan, pension, and insurance maintenance
• Tracking of PTO

Support

• Preparation of monthly financial reports for the Board of Trustees
• General assistance with benefits and payroll questions for the library staff
• Other duties as assigned by the Library Director

Minimum qualifications:

• High-school diploma with at least 2 years’ relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Expertise in bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Fluency in Quickbooks, word processing, and spreadsheet software applications
• The ability to effectively communicate and work as part of a team

Strong candidates will have excellent bookkeeping skills, a keen eye for detail matched with perspective on the big picture, the experience to anticipate organizational needs, the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, and the disposition to thrive in a highly collaborative, friendly environment.

Experience working in a library or other non-profit organization is a plus.

Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, flexible - based on the needs of the organization

Salary: $28.05 - $31.16/hr.

Interested parties should complete an Employment Application which can be obtained online at https://mapl.org/pages/application.php

Please return completed application with resume and cover letter to 

Kimberly Paone, Library Director, via e-mail: mapljobs [at] mapl.org (). 

Application review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main Street, Matawan, NJ 07747

PT ADULT PROGRAMS COORDINATOR 

Fairfield Free Public Library 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma, and former customer service, programming, and/or library work experience preferred  
• Strong computer and communication skills  
• Evenings and Saturdays required 
• In-Person 

 This is a part-time position (up to 28 hours per week). 

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Initiate, plan, and/or conduct various programs and activities to encourage adults' use of the library, including films, concerts, and special events. 
• Create a regular schedule of adult programs, (current average is 70 programs per month) 
• Research, contact, and negotiate with potential program presenters and performers.  
• Send vouchers and follow up for signature. 
• Maintain and organize invoices and vouchers for adult programs. 
• Lead several programs each month, including obtaining and preparing all necessary materials 
• Coordinate programs to work into library initiatives, objectives, and community events.  
• Set up and cleanup program space and assist presenter(s) or leave clear instructions for staff members if absent. 
• Employ various strategies and methods to market programs to a broad audience 
• Create creative, fun, and eye-catching flyers for publicity  
• Submit press releases to various news media outlets/township TV station 
• Prepare and submit adult program flyers  
• Assist in content creation for FFPL’s Facebook page; post photos and information Prepare print and electronic newsletters 
• Prepare all electronic and digital signs including online registration for adult programs 
• Conduct applicable adult outreach to Fairfield community groups, organizations, or businesses, 
• Prepare and maintain monthly statistics for adult programming 
• Prepare and coordinate Adult Summer Reading Program 
• Attend library conferences, workshops, and committees as applicable; attends and participates in staff meetings 
• Assist patrons at the desk 
• Perform circulation duties and tasks  
• Perform other tasks as assigned 

 The Adult Events Coordinator works under the supervision of the Library Director. 

Salary: depends on experience and qualifications. 

To apply: Please email your cover letter and resume with 3 references in .pdf format to: FFPLAdmin [at] FFPL.ORG (;) subject line: Adult Programs Coordinator. 

Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified. Employment is contingent upon a successful background and reference check. EOE/AA/ADA Employer