Part-Time Librarian I/Library Associate, Youth Services

This 19 hours per week position requires 2-3 Saturdays each month and two evenings per week. Other hours to be scheduled. Please note, the Lawrence HQ Branch is open Sundays throughout the school years, and four of the County-observed holidays and applicants must be available to work on Sundays if necessary, and some of those holidays. An MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited institution and a New Jersey Librarian’s Certification are required. Students enrolled in an MLS program with a significant amount of coursework completed may also be considered.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and forward thinking with a passion for working with young people and excellent customer service skills.  The youth services librarian will contribute, along with the rest of the Youth Services staff, to a vibrant and well-rounded Youth Services Department. A strong candidate will have robust communication and management skills and a willingness to work as part of a team. Experience using technology is required. 

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answering reference questions and providing readers’ advisory
• Planning and implementing a variety of programs for children of various ages, including story time and craft programs
• Accessing databases and other reference materials and showing patrons how to do so
• Participating in collection development
• Assisting with outreach events as needed, including writing posts for the library’s blog
• Creating bulletin boards and displays
• Contributing to library social media campaigns in a meaningful and enthusiastic way

This position requires Mercer County residency.  A full job description can be found on the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission website.  This title is covered under AFSCME local 3566.  The current salary range for the position of Librarian 1 is $23.1590 – $37.4038 per hour. Library Associate is $19.4737 – $25.6787 per hour. Once certified into a permanent title, part time employees earn sick and vacation time, and are eligible to receive holiday pay.  Applications will be accepted until a candidate is found; only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Résumés may be submitted care of:

Ellen Brown, Library Director Mercer County Library System Lawrence HQ Branch 2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 email: [email protected] fax: (609) 538-1206

Note: Mercer County residency is required within one year of appointment. All applicants are subject to pre-employment tests: drug, physical and criminal background check.

Résumés will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.

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