Job Opening: Full-time Children’s Librarian, Maplewood Memorial Library
The Maplewood Memorial Library seeks an innovative, dynamic, and forward thinking librarian to serve as part of the team in the Children’s Department.
Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Head of Children’s Services:
- Provide reference, reader’s advisory and technology instruction.
- Create innovative programs for children ages birth – 5th grade and families to build literacy and the love of reading including storytimes, STEM programming, summer reading events and other programs both in the library and throughout the community
- Build partnerships with schools and community organizations to expand literacy programs and resources
- Select and maintain the juvenile collections
- Stay current in public library matters through professional development and involvement in professional organizations
- Collaborate with Teen Services and Adult Services for multi-age, multi-generational programming
- Perform related duties as required
Schedule: 35 hours per week, includes 1 night a week & 1 Saturday a month
Qualifications:
- ALA accredited MLIS and NJ Professional Librarian Certification
- Knowledge of children’s materials and resources
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with and enthusiasm for current technologies
2022 Salary Range:
Librarian $55,097.98 - $57,148.82
Senior librarian $59,345.83 - $73,707.57
Benefits include full health, dental, and pension
Email resume and cover letter to:
Ms. Jane Folger, Head of Children’s Services
jfolger [at] maplewoodlibrary.org
This position is open until filled
MAPLEWOOD LIBRARY
1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, NJ 07040 Tel: 973.762.1688 ext 5101 www.maplewoodlibrary.org