Community Library Services Librarian 1

DESCRIPTION:

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate with a strong public service commitment to provide services in the HQ Library Community Library Services Department.  This position provides service to the public including helping with computer questions (printing, faxing, scanning included), answering informational questions, providing readers advisory (in person, online), planning programs and creating service/informational materials. (Please note that the assignment location and schedule may be subject to change based upon the needs of the service.)

The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small satellite library, a mobile bookmobile and ongoing support to six affiliated libraries within the County of Hunterdon. The library is also a member of the MAIN Library Alliance, a consortium of 49 public libraries.  The current staff consists of over 60 full and part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at: http://www.hclibrary.us/  The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement can be found here: https://hclibrary.us/policies/dei_statement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
• Applicant must comply with the “NJ First Act.”
• Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver's license - initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure.
• 35 hours/week, including some nights & weekends.

To learn more about this position please visit the New Jersey Civil Service Commission website and review the job specification: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/07569.htm

COMPENSATION

Starting Salary: $57,559

Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, and participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems.

Hunterdon County Library offers paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

SCHEDULE

• Tuesday          9am to 5pm

• Wednesday    9am to 5pm

• Thursday        1:30pm to 9pm

• Friday             9am to 5pm

• Saturday         9am to 5pm

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

November 11th, 2024

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume and a complete County Employment Application to Human Resources at 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 or by email at [email protected].