Youth Services Librarian (Librarian 1)

Hillside Public Library invites creative, self-motivated and collaborative candidates, with a passion for meeting the literacy needs of a diverse community of children, teens, and their caregivers, to join our dedicated staff in delivering on our mission to change lives for a better community. 

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed:

Provides excellent customer service 

Develop, promote, implement, and evaluate innovative programs and services for children, teens, and their caregivers that meet Library goals and interests of the community

Establishes and maintains positive effective relationships with schools, community organizations, and the general public through local outreach

Orders collection materials and other library supplies for purchase, taking into consideration priority needs and budget limitations; reviews collections to develop or discard/discontinue as needed; evaluates and/or selects resources for delivery in the most appropriate format

Reference and readers’ advisory

Coordinate and supervise teen volunteers

Develop and instruct the public and staff in the effective use of library resources and emerging technologies in a variety settings, including one-on-one, small groups, and user guides

Prepares clear, accurate and informative narrative and statistical reports

Keeps informed of current trends, technology, and developments affecting library services through professional reading, continuing education opportunities, and participation in professional organizations. Attends workshops, conferences, and training as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution. A NJ Professional Librarian Certificate issued by the State of New Jersey or demonstrated ability to obtain one within three months of hire. 

Knowledge of current trends in youth librarianship and demonstrated experience using technology and digital resources. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential. 

Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70). Hillside Public Library is a NJ Civil Service and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 

Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of other media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.;

distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

Salary/Schedule

This position is ranked at the position of Librarian 1 by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.  

Starting salary $59,995; Generous benefits package Health/Dental benefits, enrollment in State Pension, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and sick leave.

The schedule for this position is 35 hours per week, including days, evenings and weekends. 

To apply: E-mail completed application, cover letter and resume to Christal Blue at [email protected].  Documents must be sent as a PDF attachment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Use the subject line: “Youth Services Librarian''. The library will only contact candidates they wish to interview.