The Cranford Public Library is accepting applications for a full time Librarian position in our Reference Department. The work week is 35 hours, including evening and weekend hours on a rotating basis. The library is located in Union County and is a member of the Sharing & Technology Enhancing Local Library Access consortium (STELLA), formerly called LMxAC, as well as the Libraries of Union County Consortium and Middlesex/ Union Reciprocal Agreement Libraries.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Under the general supervision of the Head of Reference:
- Provide excellent customer service while covering the Reference Desk, answering a wide range of questions from our patrons. May act as Librarian-in Charge on an evening or weekend.
- Responsible for communicating with our technology support company.
- Compile technology and digital resource statistics, including WiFi usage and database statistics.
- Orders a portion of the nonfiction collection.
- Opportunities to create adult programs and displays.
- Opportunities to attend outreach and community engagement events.
- Stays current on library trends by attending seminars and training.
- Develops working knowledge of Polaris Leap Integrated Library System procedures.
- Handles special projects as assigned by the Head of Reference.
- Performs other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
At least one year experience working in Reference/Adult Services in a public library environment is preferred
SKILLS
- Strong customer service and technology skills
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other interested parties, to demonstrate teamwork skills and work both independently and as part of a larger group.
- Ability to select, organize, and evaluate library materials.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff.
- Ability to participate in consultative or in-service training programs.
- Ability to select, organize, and evaluate library materials, provide advice on desirable directions for growth of the Library’s collections, and to locate information in specific sources and assemble information from scattered sources.
- Ability to supervise the maintenance of records and files.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the individual requests a reasonable accommodation, but none can be granted without imposing an undue hardship on the Library, such persons may be deemed not qualified for the position.
- Must maintain consistent, regular attendance.
EDUCATION
A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science and possession of or qualified to obtain, a Professional Librarian Certificate issued by Thomas Edison State College.
LICENSE
Possession of or the qualifications to acquire a valid license as Professional Librarian issued by the appropriate department within the State of New Jersey. If an applicant does not have a license at the time of appointment, proof must be shown that one has been applied for within the first three months of the appointment.
TO APPLY
The starting salary is $56,000. This is a full-time position which includes medical, dental and prescription benefits, and a generous paid time off package.
Please send resume and cover letter to Marissa Lieberman by email (mlieberman [at] cranfordlibrary.org ()) with “Reference Librarian” in the subject. This position will remain open until filled. The Cranford Public Library is an ADA compliant/EOE employer.