JOB POSTING #04-23
Title: Full-time Emerging Technology Librarian 1 Salary: $55,565
Location: Burlington County Library System, Westampton Open: 04/04/2023
DESCRIPTION
The Burlington County Library seeks an enthusiastic, service-oriented, and self-motivated librarian to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service ethos and demonstrate knowledge of print and online resources, readers’ advisory, and solid technology skills. The individual must also exhibit effective communication skills and a desire to expand library services and technology offerings to the community.
Responsibilities:
- Provides reference and readers’ advisory service; assists with collection development.
- Develops and implements a suite of technology programs to expand digital fluency and learning capabilities.
- Designs learning activities, story boards, and online content using audio, visual, web as well as virtual and augmented reality tools and devices.
- Assists with special projects such as digital exhibits to expand the community’s access to local history and other curated content.
- Maintains awareness of best practices and keeps informed of current trends and issues in technology and librarianship to implement series and programming to meet community needs.
- Expands professional knowledge by participating in system, county, and statewide initiatives and committees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Ability to translate new and emerging technologies into services that align with the library’s mission.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Interpersonal, analytic, and project management skills including the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Ability to set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and train others in non-traditional and emerging technologies.
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. Obtain a valid NJ license as a Professional Librarian within six (6) months of appointment.
Students completing graduate school in Spring 2023 are encouraged to apply. Candidates who do not have a master’s degree and valid certification as a Professional Librarian at the time of offer will be placed in the title of Library Associate at a salary of $48,794 until all credentials are in place.
SCHEDULE
37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, and reference desk shifts.
WE OFFER
Medical, dental, prescription coverage, retirement program, group life insurance, deferred compensation, credit union, paid sick, vacation, and holiday leave.
Submit a resume and cover letter including Job #04-23 by 04/28/2023 to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us ().