ATLANTIC CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Position Title: Youth Service Librarian (Full Time)
About the Position:
Join the management team at the Atlantic City Free Public Library as the Youth Services Librarian and help provide responsive services to our vibrant and diverse community!
This position performs work responsibilities under the general direction of the Library Director. This position has a degree of independence and will make customer services decisions, scheduling changes and work assignments based on library policy and best judgment. The Youth Services Librarian functions as a “person-in-charge” and has a high level of responsibility including supervising the entire staff in the absence of the Library Director or Adult Services Librarian.
Major Duties:
- Supervise the Youth Services Department, including staff and volunteers.
- Responsible for programming for children and families, including planning, preparation, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, reporting, and assessment.
- Responsible for Summer Reading Program for children and teens including programming, promotion, school visits, and reporting.
- Responsible for outreach to Atlantic City schools and participation in community events geared towards youth.
- Promote library collections and services to the public both internally and externally
- Evaluate community needs and identify opportunities for new programs, services, and collections.
- Manage and develop the Youth Services collections
- Prepare displays, exhibits, and booklists. Contribute website and social media content.
- Organizes and gives tours of the library including school group visits.
- Attends library training, workshops, conferences and other continuing education related to youth services as approved by the Library Director.
- Assist library patrons in finding materials, answering questions and providing reader’s advisory.
Qualifications:
MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, two years of recent library experience and a Professional Librarian certificate issued by the State of New Jersey. Must have a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
This person must have a strong knowledge of current library technologies and demonstrated experience using technology and digital resources. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential. Students enrolled in a graduate degree library program may be considered if they have educational experience.
This is a full-time 35 hours a week position. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included.
Note: This is a Civil Service position. Applicant must comply with “New Jersey First Act”.
To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Melissa McGeary, Library Director personnel [at] acfpl.org referring “Youth Services Librarian” in the subject line.