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Title: Youth Services Librarian FT                   Salary: $44,590

The Mount Laurel Library is looking for an enthusiastic and creative librarian to join our Youth Services team. The ideal candidate will:

• Welcome and serve all customers of  the Mount Laurel Library
• Plan and present early literacy programming for children ages birth to five years old
• Plan and present or assist with programs for all ages including Makerspace programs
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the Information Services team
• Provide reference and readers’ advisory services for patrons of all ages
• Assist patrons with research, web searching, and computer software
• Provide technology instruction and trouble shooting
• Regularly staff the information desk.
• Participate in collection development
• Keep current with trends in technology and social media and ways to apply them
• Readily undertake other duties as necessary, including (but not limited to) outreach efforts to local schools, daycare centers, community events, etc.
• May be Person in Charge

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science in a library program accredited by ALA or from a New Jersey Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
• We will also consider current MLS students nearing the completion of their graduate degree from an accredited school, with title and salary adjusted accordingly.
• License: Obtain a valid NJ License as a Professional Librarian within three (3) months of appointment.
• Applicant must comply with the “New Jersey First Act”

SCHEDULE

35 hours per week. One to two nights per week and every other weekend required.

 

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, prescription coverage, eyeglass plan, retirement program, deferred compensation, paid sick, vacation and personal leave.

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This position remains open until filled; applications received by September 7, 2021 will receive priority.

Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Avenue, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

 

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