Library Job Openings

Are you a people person and enjoy working with the public?

The Morristown & Morris Township Library is seeking a friendly, customer service-oriented person to join our creative and dedicated staff as an Adult Services Librarian.  The person in this position will aid our patrons through outreach efforts and public programming, readers’ advisory, reference and tech help.

Do you enjoy working with the latest technology?  

Our Reference and Adult Services department is responsible for editing much of the Library’s website, posting to social media accounts and sending out regular eBlasts to our patrons.  The person in this position helps in following current trends in library technology and making recommendations on new technologies of value to the Library.

Do you like shopping?  Do you enjoy working with a large and diverse collection of electronic and print collection material?

The Library has a large collection that includes strong holdings of ESL materials, Spanish and Russian language collections.  Along with increased outreaches to our Spanish-speaking populations. the Library has recently been awarded grants to expand our Spanish language collections. The person in this position will be responsible for ordering titles in print and digital formats to meet the diverse needs of our communities.

Have you ever wanted to work in vibrant and historic downtown area?  

Our library serves a diverse population and is located in the heart of historic Morristown near many cultural and historical attractions and a wide array of dining and nightlife.  It is an energetic downtown with many visitors, and active participation amongst its residents both in person and virtually.  Morris Township and Morristown are diverse communities and the Library has a commitment to supporting diversity among our staff, collections and programming.

What is the Library looking for in a candidate?

In addition to having a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science and a background in the methods, practices and operations involved in a public library, the ideal candidate will be committed to exemplary customer service; have creative ideas and dedication to community outreach; robust collection development skills. Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable. We may hire a student, still in school, working toward their MLS/MLIS and within one year of graduation, if we feel they are the right candidate.

What are the perks for working at the Library?

This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week that includes some evenings and weekends.  The salary is $57,500 commensurate with experience and/or skills listed in the previous paragraph. The position also includes pension (plus optional 403b), great vacation benefits, health and an optional dental plan. Added bonus: a great work environment with many friendly co-workers.  

The Library has a deep commitment to supporting diversity among our staff, collections and programming and serving the diverse needs of our patrons.  We strive to honor the broadest range of identities and diverse social and historical experiences expressed in our communities, and are an organization of information professionals dedicated to empowering others to access, interpret, and create.  We do this by intentionally developing a vibrant collection of print and electronic resources and virtual and in-person programming that reflect and amplify the diversity of Morristown and Morris Township.  EOE

How do I apply?

Please email your cover letter and resume along with the names and contact information for three references to David Greene at david.greene [at] mmt.mainlib.org  

Summary:
The Maintenance Worker will perform all activities necessary to:

•    Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the library
•    Coordinate with Senior Maintenance Worker to assist with limited repairs to the building and its contents as needed
•    Interface with vendors as needed for building repairs and maintenance
•    Under guidance of programmers, setup, strike, and clean after library programs
•    Open/close the building to the public

Representative duties include, but are not limited to:

•    Coordinating with Senior Maintenance worker to maintain a continuous cleaning schedule, including the cleaning of bathrooms, shelves, floors, furniture, electronics, children’s playthings, etc.
•    Effectively communicating with library staff, vendors, other maintenance workers and the public as needed to coordinate program set-ups or performance of any duties.
•    Moving supplies, furniture, or equipment properly and as needed.
•    Repair and maintenance of library facility under the guidance of the Senior Maintenance Worker.
•    Interface with appropriate vendors to service library facility, including delivery reception.
•    Snow removal and walkway salting as needed after initial removal by DPW.
•    Rigorous attention to detail and exercise of good judgment. These are not desired soft skills, they are required duties to be applied to all work.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

•    Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and experience in building maintenance and repair
•    Knowledge of and adherence to proper safety procedures while moving up to 50 pounds, engaging in repetitive motions, and kneeling, crouching, pulling, or any other physical activity required to perform duties
•    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in building maintenance
•    Knowledge of pertinent safety requirements
•    Ability to learn software to access room set-up requirements

Schedule:
•    Monday through Thursday 2:30 PM-10:00 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
•    Alternating Sundays 12:30-5:00 PM (NOT during the summer) paid at time and a half.

Salary Range:
$31,000 - $34,000

Who We are:
The Wayne Public Library serves a community of approximately 56,000 residents in Passaic County. As one of the larger libraries in the region, we often serve as a hub for many neighboring communities with fewer resources. We have seen a significant transformation in recent years and will be moving forward with more advancements, including capital upgrades, service expansions, and organizational enhancements. There are a great many projects associated with this evolution.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to vidald [at] waynepubliclibrary.org.

Summary:
The Senior Maintenance Worker will perform all activities necessary to:

•    Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the library
•    Perform limited repairs to the building and its contents as needed
•    Interface with vendors as needed for building repairs and maintenance
•    Under guidance of programmers, setup, strike, and clean after library programs
•    Open/close the building to the public

Representative duties include, but are not limited to:

•    Setting up and efficiently performing a continuous cleaning schedule, including the cleaning of bathrooms, shelves, floors, furniture, electronics, children’s playthings, etc.
•    Effectively communicating with library staff, vendors, other maintenance workers and the public as needed to coordinate program set-ups or performance of any duties.
•    Moving supplies, furniture, or equipment properly and as needed.
•    Maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies.
•    Repair and maintenance of library facility, as well as knowledge of when to inform Administration of the need for outside vendors.
•    Primary interface with appropriate vendors to service library facility, including delivery reception.
•    Snow removal and walkway salting as needed after initial removal by DPW.
•    Rigorous attention to detail and exercise of good judgment. These are not desired soft skills, they are required duties to be applied to all work.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

•    Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and experience in building maintenance and repair
•    Knowledge of and adherence to proper safety procedures while moving up to 50 pounds, engaging in repetitive motions, and kneeling, crouching, pulling, or any other physical activity required to perform duties
•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building maintenance
•    Knowledge of pertinent building codes, inspections, and safety requirements
•    Ability to learn software to access room set-up requirements

Schedule:
•    Monday through Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM
•    Alternating Sundays 12:30-5:00 PM (NOT during the summer) paid at time and a half.

Salary Range:
$39,000 - $43,000

Who We are:
The Wayne Public Library serves a community of approximately 56,000 residents in Passaic County. As one of the larger libraries in the region, we often serve as a hub for many neighboring communities with fewer resources. We have seen a significant transformation in recent years and will be moving forward with more advancements, including capital upgrades, service expansions, and organizational enhancements. There are a great many projects associated with this evolution.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to vidald [at] waynepubliclibrary.org.

A part time library assistant position is available in the Circulation Department of the Allwood Branch. All pages, library assistants, and other non-librarian staff may apply. We are looking for someone who is:

• Comfortable learning and using new technology, especially as it relates to the library;
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Interested in promoting library services and programs to the public;
• Excited to work in a busy department as it continues to grow and evolve.

Library assistants work in the circulation department managing patron accounts, issuing library cards according to Clifton and PALS Plus policies, checking various types of items in and out to users, collecting fines and fees, answering questions related to library and PALS Plus consortium usage, assisting patrons with simple computer usage, shelving library materials, packaging and labeling library materials for shipping and unpacking and routing in deliveries, and assisting the Circulation Department with other needs as necessary. You must be able to work both independently and as a team member. Strong computer and technology skills are required. Excellent customer service skills are essential. Flexibility, adaptability, creative thinking, and willingness to try new things are very important as we evolve the library to serve changing community needs.

The position requires alternating 12 hours per week and 15 hours per week, for a total of 27 hours total over a two-week period, including nights and weekends. Flexibility in scheduling is a plus as we adapt to changing coverage needs.

A general schedule for the position might currently include:

  Schedule 1: Monday 10-2; Thursday 2-6; Friday 2-6

  Schedule 2: Monday 11-2; Tuesday 10-2; Thursday 2-6; Friday 2-6

Starting salary is $16.28 per hour and includes paid sick, vacation and personal time on a work-to-earn basis. You must be at least 16 years old to apply. New hires age 18 and over require a criminal background check. Actual starting date for new hires will be determined based on results and qualifications. You will also have an opportunity for extra work on a separate, seasonal Sunday schedule at our Main Library when Sunday hours resume in the future.

Please complete a library application which can be found on our website: https://cliftonpl.org/employment-opportunities/  and drop off at the Main Library, 292 Piaget Avenue, attention Christine Althawabta, or email it to althawabta [at] cliftonpl.org.  Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.

Job Title:

Night Boiler Operator / Maintenance Worker

Job Details:

Bayonne is a geographically small, rapidly growing urban-suburban city with a diverse, engaged population, vibrant local business scene, excellent parks & waterfront, cruise port, and easy access via light rail & bus to New York City.

Bayonne Public Library is a newly renovated, century-old Carnegie library interested in continuing to build a new, more active library culture in Bayonne.  

Schedule

Full Time, 35 hours per week.

Daytime, evening, and alternate Saturday hours required. 

Monday to Thursday - 2 pm to 9 pm, Friday or Saturday (alternating) - 9 am to 5 pm

Essential Functions

Under direction of the Director, the candidate will perform varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining the Library building and grounds. The candidate will also run, maintain, and turn off the boiler system during night shifts. The candidate will assist in making repairs to buildings and/or equipment and other related duties as required. They will also patrol the Library grounds and buildings to provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, protect public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry. 

The examples of duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals in this position, rather than an extensive list.

• Perform varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved  in  cleaning and maintaining offices, furniture, bathrooms, buildings, and grounds.
• Close the building at night, including building sweep to ensure all patrons and staff have left the building before locking up.
• Run the boiler system during occupied hours and turn off before closing.
• Conduct regular review of library buildings to ensure safety.
• Resolve issues with patrons.
• Assist in making repairs to buildings or equipment.
• When necessary, carry & set up ladders, work from ladders, or work on the roof.
• When assigned, move objects weighing about 50 pounds.
• When assigned, move heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Make deliveries to the post office, City Hall, and other locations as directed.
• Set up rooms and move furniture, as directed.
• Dispose of trash, recycling, and other materials to keep library space safe.
• Distribute supplies.
• Perform leaf removal, snow removal, shrubbery maintenance, and making walkways safe.
• Other duties, as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge about boiler systems and their fueling, firing, maintenance, & repairs.
• Knowledge about security.
• Ability to calmly resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge about fire & building maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and a diverse & varied patron base.
• Ability to undertake repairs and maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Black Seal Boiler Operator License.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in facilities maintenance.
• High school diploma.
• Valid NJ Driver’s license.
• SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to the attention of Melody Scagnelli-Townley, Library Director, at mtownley [at] bayonnelibrary.org (), with the email subject "Bayonne Night Boiler Operator Application". 

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.

Compensation

Starting salary: $57,773; generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time off benefits; medical, dental, prescription, & disability insurance; and NJ Public Employee Retirement benefits.

Posting closes: 6-17-24

Job Opening – South Brunswick Public Library

Librarian (Children’s Services)

Part-time, 10-13 hours per week

Schedule: Sunday afternoons, one weeknight, possible daytime hours

The South Brunswick Library, located halfway between the metropolitan hubs of NYC and Philadelphia, is home to a diverse, growing community that values all the services the Library provides. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service through innovative programming, community engagement and outreach, and our Mobile Branch.

Our Library is embarking on an $10.2 million construction project to expand and repurpose our existing building. We are excited to bring new team members aboard as we build our next chapter at the South Brunswick Public Library. Renovations will include a new auditorium, state-of-the art meeting room, an expanded Teen Room, group study rooms, an instruction lab and more.

The South Brunswick Public Library is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, self-motivated part-time librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate, under the direction of the Head of Children’s Services, will assist with readers’ advisory and customer service to children and caregivers. The librarian may be in charge of planning and presenting story time or weekend children’s events.  In addition, this individual will be required to perform a variety of professional duties at the Children’s Desk including maintaining children’s collection and assisting with additional events for children. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Conduct reference interviews to determine customer’s information needs
• Use the library’s automated catalog to perform item searches and place holds.
• Advise and assist library customers in the use of library services and tools.
• Train customers on the library’s electronic resources.
• May plan, design, and implement age-appropriate events for children. 
• Maintain assigned collection areas.

Requirements:

• MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution and NJ Public Library Certification or enrollment in a graduate-level program from an ALA accredited institution.
• Positive, pro-active attitude and ability to provide outstanding customer service
• General knowledge of children’s literature
• Some experience with children’s library programming preferred
• Ability to develop a good rapport with children and caregivers to identify their needs and interests
• Familiarity with technology and social media and the ability to adapt to changes in technology
• Speak, write and communicate in English effectively

2024 starting rate for librarian: $31.39

2024 starting rate for Information Assistant (library degree in progress): $20.29

 Please email resume with job application and cover letter to Matt Kirschner, Head of Children’s Services, at mkirschner [at] sbpl.info.   The job application can be found on our library’s website at https://sbpl.info.

Applications will be accepted until the job is filled. Preference will be given to applicants who apply by Friday, June 14 , 2024

Job Opening – South Brunswick Public Library

Librarian (Children’s Services)

Part-time, 10-13 hours per week

Schedule: Sunday afternoons, one weeknight, possible daytime hours

The South Brunswick Library, located halfway between the metropolitan hubs of NYC and Philadelphia, is home to a diverse, growing community that values all the services the Library provides. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service through innovative programming, community engagement and outreach, and our Mobile Branch.

Our Library is embarking on an $10.2 million construction project to expand and repurpose our existing building. We are excited to bring new team members aboard as we build our next chapter at the South Brunswick Public Library. Renovations will include a new auditorium, state-of-the art meeting room, an expanded Teen Room, group study rooms, an instruction lab and more.

The South Brunswick Public Library is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, self-motivated part-time librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate, under the direction of the Head of Children’s Services, will assist with readers’ advisory and customer service to children and caregivers. The librarian may be in charge of planning and presenting story time or weekend children’s events.  In addition, this individual will be required to perform a variety of professional duties at the Children’s Desk including maintaining children’s collection and assisting with additional events for children. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Conduct reference interviews to determine customer’s information needs
• Use the library’s automated catalog to perform item searches and place holds.
• Advise and assist library customers in the use of library services and tools.
• Train customers on the library’s electronic resources.
• May plan, design, and implement age-appropriate events for children. 
• Maintain assigned collection areas.

Requirements:

• MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution and NJ Public Library Certification or enrollment in a graduate-level program from an ALA accredited institution.
• Positive, pro-active attitude and ability to provide outstanding customer service
• General knowledge of children’s literature
• Some experience with children’s library programming preferred
• Ability to develop a good rapport with children and caregivers to identify their needs and interests
• Familiarity with technology and social media and the ability to adapt to changes in technology
• Speak, write and communicate in English effectively

2024 starting rate for librarian: $31.39

2024 starting rate for Information Assistant (library degree in progress): $20.29

 Please email resume with job application and cover letter to Matt Kirschner, Head of Children’s Services, at mkirschner [at] sbpl.info ().   The job application can be found on our library’s website at https://sbpl.info.

Applications will be accepted until the job is filled. Preference will be given to applicants who apply by Friday, June 14 , 2024