The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) seeks an energetic, community focused, and team-oriented candidate with a demonstrated commitment to public service. The successful candidate will plan diverse programs for adults and help manage the library's website and social media presence. This position reports to the Head of Adult Services.
The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small satellite library, a mobile bookmobile and ongoing support to seven affiliated libraries within the County of Hunterdon. The library is also a member of the M.A.I.N. library consortium which includes 49 libraries. The current staff consists of over 60 full and part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at: http://www.hclibrary.us/ The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement can be found here: https://hclibrary.us/policies/dei_statement.
RESPONSIBILITIES (MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
- Designs, organizes, and maintains library materials and electronic resources by using appropriate systems of access that are compatible with the needs and styles of learning of the public and staff.
- Composes publicity releases or program announcements for media, newsletters, or other publications.
- Collaborates with other organizations in the county, state and countrywide to best serve the residents of Hunterdon County.
- Presents programs independently or in collaboration with community organizations.
- Provides research services, answering reference questions of varying difficulty and explaining the use and availability of reference sources in all appropriate formats.
- May take the lead over Librarians 1 and/or paraprofessional/technical staff, coordinate assignments, and provide instructions for their completion.
- Coordinates with the Technical Services Department to develop assigned area of collection by making informed purchase recommendations based upon established criteria that anticipate and meet public demand.
- Attends seminars, meetings and conferences of professional and technical organizations for the purpose of keeping informed about current and emerging library services and technical developments.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- ALA Accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences and possess or be able to obtain a New Jersey Professional Library Certificate.
- Minimum of one year’s professional librarian experience.
- Interpersonal skills – ability to work and interact effectively with others in a positive manner, as well as work under pressure and/or manage stressful situations with courtesy and tact.
- Customer service skills – ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers; exceptional oral and written English communications skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Applicant must comply with the “NJ First Act.”
- Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver's license - initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure; 35 hours/week, including some night(s).
Librarian 2 title requires an MLS from an ALA or NJ College Masters program in Library Science that has be deemed acceptable by the Thomas Edison State College.
The Librarian 2 title is a Civil Service governed job position and additional information can be found at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/74083.htm
COMPENSATION
Starting salary: $57,253
Hunterdon County Library offers medical, dental and prescription benefits, vision plan, deferred compensation, paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application deadline: August 26, 2022
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume and a complete County Employment Application to Human Resources at 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 or by email at personnel [at] co.hunterdon.nj.us