FYI,

Here are a few job openings in case anyone’s interested.

~Sharon

Teen Librarian – Youth Services Filing
Deadline: November 30, 2020
Full Time Union Position Hours: 35 hours per week |
Salary: $50,391.36
About the Position: The Cherry Hill Public Library is seeking to hire a creative, energetic, and well-read Teen Services Librarian for the Youth Services Department. We are a state of the art library in a thriving and diverse suburban community. The successful candidate will be a responsible and flexible individual ready to keep up within a busy department.

For more information: 
https://chplnj.org/sites/default/files/TeenLibrarianYS.pdf

Youth Services Department Head

The Livingston Public Library is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated individual to lead our Youth Services department.  Our library is a central component of daily life in a diverse, family-oriented community of 29,000 whose schools are rated as among the highest in New Jersey. The purpose of this position is to provide library services to youth, to their families, and to adults working with youth; promote love of literature; encourage engagement in STEAM learning; and to promote information literacy for youth. As a member of the management team in an innovative and conscientious Library this position requires expertise in forward facing  customer service, youth program delivery along with the ability to manage budgets, apply for and manage grants, contribute to the library’s strategic plan, and supervise staff. Strong project management and interpersonal communication skills are required for success. 

Given the current conditions of delivering library services during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and confidence in designing and delivering both virtual and in-person programs and services.   We are seeking a flexible Youth Services Librarian who believes in providing excellent customer service to children, teens, parents, caregivers, as well as the Livingston community. 

 About this role:                      

·       Creates and oversees a welcoming and inspiring library environment that is accessible and provides

equitable services to a diverse population                

·       Develops and conducts fun, innovative, and educational children’s programming and storytimes that

reflect the community’s needs                       

·       Assists patrons with reader's advisory, utilizing e-resources and working with digital

devices                       

·       Oversees the responsibilities of the Youth Services department, including the management

of staff and schedules            

·       Participates in a number of projects, including but not limited to collaborating with other library

departments, community engagement and outreach to schools and local

organizations              

·       Enforces and communicates library policies and procedures to the public and the Youth Services

department                 

·       Publicizes and markets library programs and services through social media, press releases, and other forms of

outreach                     

·       Works independently on various projects, while acting as a cooperative and productive team member                

·       Performs supervisory functions including: setting goals, preparing and administering performance evaluations, administer disciplinary actions and performance improvement

plans

·       Participates in professional organizations, attends professional workshops, and other duties as needed and assigned

 

An ALA accredited MLS and five years of relevant library experience with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibilities including supervisory experience are required for this position.

Salary scale to commensurate with experience and NJLA recommendations.  We offer excellent benefits.  Schedule includes a  week night and rotating weekend. The successful applicant will complete a background check and drug screening. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, and resume, and 3 professional recommendations:  ...@livingston.bccls.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">h...@livingston.bccls.org  Only emailed applications will be considered.

Applications will be accepted until December 14, 2020.  Only candidates of interest will be contacted by the Library.

 

 

 

All the best,

 

Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

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609-278-2640 ext. 116

609-278-2650 – fax