Job Title: Librarian 1 OR Librarian 2 * Job Posting 040-22
*Title dependent on experience
Primary Location: South County Regional Branch Library, Winslow Twp
Salary: $24.7672 per hour ($45,076.30 annually-Librarian 1)
$26.0049 per hour ($47,328.92 annually-Librarian 2)
Schedule: 35 hours per week - Based on library needs and will include days, evenings & occasional 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. 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.
Description of Duties
The South County Regional Branch Library of the Camden County Library is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and creative Librarian who loves to work with the public both in person and virtually. Duties include developing and presenting programming for children (ages birth through grade 5); providing reference and reader’s advisory services to all ages; answering questions in-person, over the phone and by email; assisting customers on the public computers; acting as the newsletter coordinator for the branch; collection development including purchasing, weeding, and up keep of assigned collection areas which will include children’s materials; proactively conducting outreach to the local community and organizations; conducting library tours; assisting at the circulation desk as needed; and performing other related duties as required. May be scheduled at other Library facilities.
May act as the Person-in-Charge of the branch.
Education/Certification/Experience/ Requirements:
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' program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
Possession of a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate issued by Thomas Edison College or the credentials and willingness to obtain a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate upon hiring. Appointee may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Librarian 2 requires: One year of full time equivalent professional librarian experience as well as the requirements listed above
Recent 2022 MLIS graduates encouraged to apply.
Employment applications may be obtained at any of our branches or on our website and can be directly uploaded at: http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library or you may submit your completed application to the address below.
Completed applications are due in the Human Resources Office by October 17, 2022 at 2 PM.
Camden County Library, Department of Human Resources
203 Laurel Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043 or Fax: 856-772-2761
E-mail: humanresources [at] camdencountylibrary.org
The Camden County Library System complies with the New Jersey First Act.
* Failure to submit a completed application or to indicate job posting number may be reason for your application not to be considered. 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.