Youth Services Librarian - East Hanover Twp. Library (Morris County)

Youth Services Librarian – East Hanover Library

The East Hanover Library is seeking a full time Librarian to lead our Youth Services Department for ages 0-18. We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills to encourage the love of reading and learning in our community. 

35 hours per week.   Evening and weekend hours required. 

Duties include

Developing and presenting youth services programming, including storytimes, crafts and book clubs 

Providing reference and reader’s advisory

Assisting customers on public computers

Collection development, including purchasing, weeding, maintaining collections

Community outreach to local schools and organizations

Participation in area committees and workshops

Planning and implementing the Children’s Summer Reading programs

Preparing program flyers and PR, Social media

Maintaining program statistics

Qualifications: MLS or MLIS degree and NJ Professional Librarian Certificate; Residency in New Jersey (NJ First Act); knowledge of Koha is desirable. Strong computer skills (Word Press, Microsoft Suite, Google, Canva).  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional library setting and working with children. 

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and aligned with NJLA guidelines.

 Benefits: Medical benefits package, pension plan, paid sick, vacation, holiday and personal time.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter to Gayle Carlson, Director 

gayle.carlson [at] easthanoverlibrary.com (gayle[dot]carlson[at]easthanoverlibrary[dot]com)

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and aligned with NJLA guidelines.

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