Youth Services Librarian – Rockaway Township Public Library
The Rockaway Township Public Library is seeking a part time Librarian to work in our Youth Services Department with some Adult Reference Desk hours. 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.
25 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: $31.95/hour.
Benefits: DCRP plan, paid sick, vacation, holiday and personal time.
To Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter to scott.davan [at] rtlibrary.org (scott[dot]davan[at]rtlibrary[dot]org)
$31.95/hour.