Livingston Public Library FT Youth Services Librarian Position Open

 
From: "Sharon Rawlins srawlins@njstatelib.org [NJYAC]" ...@njstatelib.org>
Subject: Livingston Public Library FT Youth Services Librarian Position Open
Date: February 11th 2021

FYI,

 

Full Time Youth Services Librarian

The Livingston Public Library is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated individual to be part of the 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 Youth Services’ team in an innovative and conscientious Library, this position requires expertise in forward facing customer service and  youth program delivery. The right candidate for this job will be savvy in early literacy, play-based learning, and youth and young adult literature. 

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

 

An ALA accredited MLS,  relevant library experience. Students enrolled in an MLIS program who have completed 50% or more of their coursework will be considered. 

 

Salary scale to commensurate with experience and NJLA recommendations.  We offer excellent benefits.  Schedule includes a Thursday night and rotating weekend. The successful applicant will complete a background check and drug screening. Must be able to lift and/or push 25 to 40lbs.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter, and resume, and 3 professional references:  ...@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 March 8, 2021.  Only candidates of interest will be contacted by the Library.

 

 

Forwarded by:

 

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

 

 

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