The Teaneck Public Library has a full-time Librarian 1 vacancy available in the Youth Services department for an energetic, team-oriented Teen Services Librarian with a demonstrated commitment to public service in diverse communities.

Description: Under supervision of the the Head of Youth Services, the Teen Services Librarian is responsible for providing general library services to young adults, with a focus on ages 12-18.

About Teaneck Public Library: Founded in 1895, the Township of Teaneck is located in Bergen County, across the Hudson River from New York City, and near the intersection of Interstates 95 and 80. Boasting a richly multicultural population of over 40,000, Teaneck is the home to several large employers including Fairleigh Dickinson University, Holy Name Medical Center, and Cognizant Technology Solutions. Teaneck was recently ranked among the top twenty most diverse towns in New Jersey.

Teaneck Public Library is a county leader in public library service, with a reputation for providing high quality materials, programming, and information services to residents of Teaneck and surrounding communities. With the highest total circulation of any public library in Bergen County in 2017, Teaneck Public Library loaned a total of 464,017 items.

Responsibilities:

• Providing prompt, courteous, and direct assistance to all patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.
• Ensuring the library's collections include relevant print and digital resources aimed at the specific interests and needs of the teens in the community.
• Curating content, including digital resources and special collections, for and with teen patrons, based on teen needs and interests.
• Building relationships with teens in the community to improve the Library’s ability to offer appropriate materials, programs, and services.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating library programs and services which fulfill the diverse educational, recreational, and personal needs of local teens.
• Conducting regular (formal and informal) community needs assessments to identify teen needs, to create tailored services and programs to address identified needs.
• Facilitating opportunities to teach teens in information gathering, research skills, and digital literacy skills.
• Leveraging community experts, coaches, and mentors for services and programs in order to meet teen needs and interests.
• Adopting a community engagement mindset to develop and maintain effective relationships with schools, community groups, agencies, and nonprofits that target youth in order to plan and deliver programs and services that meet local teen needs and interests.
• Creatively promoting library services to a teen audience.
• Attending and participating in professional library associations, workshops, and committees; reading professional literature; attending and participating in department and staff meeting discussions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program.
• NJ Professional Librarian’s certificate issued by the NJ Department of Education.
• Experience working with youth ages 12 to 18.
• Demonstrated experience in the following areas: flexibility, initiative, teamwork, and customer service.
• Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively with library patrons and staff.
• Continuing education to update professional skills via workshops and online webinars.
• Active participation in professional library associations, including NJLA.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse communities.

Schedule: The schedule for this position is 35 hours per week, including a regular evening, occasional Saturday coverage on a rotating basis, and the potential for Sunday coverage on a volunteer basis.

Compensation: This is a full-time salaried position, with a minimum starting salary of $59,053. Teaneck Public Library offers an excellent benefits package including generous paid leave, health and dental, PERS, and a commitment to staff training and development. This is a non-competitive NJ Civil Service position (Librarian I) with job specification number 07569 (https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/07569.htm). Initial appointment is provisional pending Civil Service procedure.

Notices: Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicant must comply with the "New Jersey First Act".

To Apply: Email your cover letter and resume to ...@teaneck.bccls.org" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">app...@teaneck.bccls.org and include Teen Services Librarian in the Subject Line. Applications will be accepted no later than September 21.

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