F/T Senior Librarian, Youth Services
The Sayreville Public Library, which serves an engaged and diverse community of 45,000 people, is seeking a creative, inspired and dedicated Youth Services Librarian to head the Youth Services department. Excellent reference, customer service and computer skills required.
The successful candidate will:
Direct the operations and staff of the Youth Services department
Develop and execute programming for infants, children and teens
Manage the Youth Services budget
Maintain Juvenile and Young Adult collections through acquisitions and weeding
Offer excellent customer service and reference services to patrons of all ages
Develop community ties through outreach to local schools and community groups
Work on campaigns to promote the library as an integral part of the community
Manage a large teen summer volunteer program
Deliver innovative uses of technology and social media
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Represent the library on children's and teen services committees
Act as the person in charge in the Director's absence
Be proficient in all parts of Microsoft Office
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences from an accredited ALA institution
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a professional Children’s Librarian is preferred
- Experience as a leader and staff coordinator
- Must have or be able to attain a New Jersey State Professional Librarian Certificate
- Must be available to work 35 hours per week, including 2 evenings/week and 1 Saturday/month
Compensation:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Sayreville Public Library offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, life insurance and participation in the New Jersey Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Time off includes paid public holidays and generous paid vacation and sick time. Includes a supportive professional development culture. Sayreville Public Library is a civil service workplace and its employees are union members of AFSCME.
How to apply
Please email your resume and list of references to Rebecca Garbowski at
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