Posting this on behalf of the Collingswood Public Library:

Title: Librarian – Reference & Teen Services

Employer: Collingswood Public Library, Collingswood, NJ

Schedule: 20 hours per week, includes evenings and weekend rotation We are seeking applicants for our newly created Reference & Teen Services Librarian position.

Our new colleague will have responsibilities in two general areas:

1. Coordinating programming for teens, including: organizing, publicizing, and staffing programs and activities focused on education and enrichment for teens in Collingswood and Woodlynne; establishing and staffing a teen advisory board and other clubs of interest to teens; working with the Head of Youth Services to ensure that the young adult collection meets teens’ interests and needs; assessing and evaluating initiatives for their effectiveness and impact in the community, and adjusting them accordingly.

2. Providing excellent reference services when working at the reference desk, including:

assisting our neighbors and visitors with their computing needs; responding to reference questions; teaching library resource use; providing reader’s advisory; making purchasing and weeding decisions in order to ensure the library’s adult nonfiction and reference collection addresses our neighbors’ interests and needs; supporting other departments when needed.

Qualifications:

· Masters in Library or Information Science from an ALA‐accredited program; · New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certificate (must be obtained prior to beginning work at the library); · Thorough understanding of teens’ unique needs and of trends in secondary education; · Proven project management, troubleshooting, and problem resolution skills; · Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions; · Demonstrated ability to give engaging public presentations and lead effective meetings; · Proficiency in teaching new skills to a broad range of learners; · Excellent written communication skills; · Record of maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues and the general public.

We will be accepting applications through the end of the day on November 12, 2013. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references either via postal mail to Brett Bonfield, Director, Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ

Forwarded by:

Sharon Rawlins, MLS

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 - phone

609-278-2650 - fax

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