Library Job Openings
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Youth Services Librarian - Atlantic City Free Public Library | July 15, 2024 | ATLANTIC CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Position Title: Youth Service Librarian (Full Time) About the Position: Join the management team at the Atlantic City Free Public Library as the Youth Services Librarian 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 Youth Services Librarian functions as a “person-in-charge” and has a high level of responsibility including supervising the entire staff in the absence of the Library Director or Adult Services Librarian. Major Duties:
Qualifications: MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, two years of recent library 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. Students enrolled in a graduate degree library program may be considered if they have educational experience. This is a full-time 35 hours a week position. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. 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 Melissa McGeary, Library Director personnel [at] acfpl.org referring “Youth Services Librarian” in the subject line. |
Branch Manager, William G. Rohrer Memorial Library Haddon Twp Branch | July 15, 2024 | Job Title: Branch Manager (Librarian 3+) Job Posting 025-24 The Camden County Library is seeking a team leader to manage the Haddon Township Branch Library. This position may be a good fit for you if:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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 Science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College 2 years full time equivalent of professional librarian experience. *Prior supervisory experience a plus. The chosen candidate is required to obtain a valid Professional Librarian Certificate issued by Thomas Edison State College.
Employment applications may be obtained on our website and can be directly uploaded at: http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library or you may submit your completed application to humanresources [at] camdencountylibrary.org. Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by August 6, at 2 PM. A resume is welcome but a completed application is required for consideration. 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. |
Director--Franklin Township Public Library, Gloucester County | July 15, 2024 | The Board of Trustees of the Franklin Township Free Public Library located in Franklinville, NJ, seeks an enthusiastic, experienced director to lead our newly renovated library into the future by providing residents with opportunities for cultural enrichment, education, and community engagement. Franklin Township is a rural, 56 square mile area located in Gloucester County with a population of approximately 17,000 people. While the library is a municipal library, it is part of the LOGIN Consortium which consists of 22 other libraries.
Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the nine-member Library Board of Trustees, the Director is responsible for all library operations and overall administration and management of the library. Specific areas of responsibility include board relations; planning, organization, and evaluation of library services; general administration and financial management; internal and external communications; and professional and staff development. Qualifications/Requirements: A master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey college that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College; a minimum of at least five years of progressively increasing administrative/managerial responsibility, preferably in a municipal public library. Must successfully pass a criminal background check and reside in the state of New Jersey as required by the New Jersey First Act (R.S.52:14-7). Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Apply by email with a cover letter and your resume to reference [at] ftlnj.org. This position closes on July 18,2024. |
Springfield Free Public Library - Part Time Library Assistant | July 11, 2024 | Job Summary: The Springfield Free Public Library is looking to hire a part-time library assistant to work for up to 16 hours a week. Saturday availability from 9-5 pm is preferred (9:30am-1 pm during July and August) with additional available shifts during the week at our circulation desk and in technical processing. Qualifications / Salary: Requirements for the position include having a high school diploma or equivalent, enjoying working with the public, being comfortable working with computers, and being physically able to shelve books. The starting salary is $15.13 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey minimum wage for 2024. The position also offers paid sick time in accordance with NJ state law, plus paid vacation time based on the number of hours worked per week. If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and cover letter to Asst. Library Director Bonnie Lafazan at blafazan [at] sfplnj.org by July 31, 2024. |
Adult Services Librarian, Full Time, Camden County Library System | July 11, 2024 | Job Title: Librarian 1 OR Librarian 2 Job Posting 016-24 Location: M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch, Adult Services Dept., Voorhees Salary: $25.5158 per hour ($46,438.76 annually-Librarian 1) Schedule: 35 hours per week - Based on library needs and will include days, evenings & weekends 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. Duties for this position include but are not limited to: -providing adult reference services in person, by phone and via email; -developing, scheduling, and conducting a variety of in person and virtual programs for adults including creating and teaching computer training classes -instructing library customers how to use our catalog, databases, digital content and services -collection development including purchasing, weeding, and upkeep of the assigned collection area -community outreach -assisting at the circulation desk or computer lab as needed -may act as the Person-in-Charge of the branch or scheduled at other Library branches based on need Education/Certification/Experience/ Requirements: Librarian 1 requires: A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library 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. Librarian 2 requires: One year of full time equivalent professional librarian experience as well as the requirements listed above. *Must possess a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate or obtain the certificate upon hiring. Employment applications may be obtained on our website and can be directly uploaded at: http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library or you may submit your completed application to humanresources [at] camdencountylibrary.org. A resume is encouraged but a completed application is required for consideration. Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by August 5, 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.
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Business/Finance Operations Manager - Edison Pub Library (FT) | July 8, 2024 | BUSINESS/FINANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER - EDISON PUBLIC LIBRARY (FULL-TIME) Come and join a new and expanding team of Library professionals as we reinvent the Edison Public Library for the 21st century. Located in Central NJ, with a multicultural, multilingual, and diverse population of 107,000, the Library currently has three library branches and bookmobile service. We are rebuilding our Library from the bottom-up and the top-down to create an environment of learning, exploration, innovation and fun for the entire community. Our North Edison and Main Library Branches currently are undergoing a transformation in lay-out and expansion. This is a Library system where anything is possible as we move towards a patron-centric view of programs and services. The Library is a member of the STELLA consortium. The Library is seeking a highly motivated Business/Financial Operations Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and data entry skills, attention to detail, be deadline oriented, and have experience managing business operations. The successful candidate will be teamwork oriented, patient, self-motivated, and have the ability to navigate change. This position reports to the Library Director. The Business/Finance Operations Manager is an administrative position within the Edison Public Library. This position is responsible for managing all accounting, financial and business operations of the Edison Public Library, Library Foundation and Friends of the Edison Public Library in accordance with generally Accepted Government and Non-Profit Accounting Principles
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Additional Information Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, work with office machinery, drive a vehicle and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to stand; walk; bend at the waist or work bent at the waist; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; and climb stairs. On rare occasions, the employee will need to reach above shoulder height. There are no special vision requirements listed for this position. Work Environment:
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Benefits: Salary: $60,010 - $70,560, depending on experience and qualifications Vacation: 10 days/year, to start Sick: 12 days/year Personal: 2 days/year Floating Holidays: 2 days Holidays: 12 Days Pension eligible: PERS, NJ Pension Plan Health: includes Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans Non Union Position
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug test.
Edison Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans’ status or disabled veterans’ status. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to hr [at] edisonpubliclibrary.org.
The position will remain open until filled
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Digital Literacy Instructor - Part Time | July 4, 2024 | Part-Time Digital Literacy Instructor Join Our Team! The Red Bank Public Library seeks dynamic and tech-savvy part-time Digital Literacy Instructors to join our vibrant team. In this role, you'll be a rockstar, empowering adults, young adults, and children with essential digital skills through our Eisner Opportunity Lab. Responsibilities
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Application Process Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Library Administration at admin [at] redbanklibrary.org. |