What are the responsibilities and job description for the PALS Plus is hiring: Adult Services Librarian/Librarian 1 – Garfield Public Libr position at PALS Plus?
The Garfield Free Public Library is seeking a dynamic, community-focused individual who is technologically savvy and works well in a team environment to fill the position of Adult Services Librarian. The position requires a knowledge of library and technology trends, with excellent skills in reference, reader’s advisory, technology instruction, and collection management.
Under the supervision of the Director, the Adult Services Librarian will provide excellent customer service to the public, reference service, and overall technical support for our team and the public.
Responsibilities :
- Collection development management, purchasing, cataloging, and weeding.
- Creation, execution, and maintenance of a variety of programs for in-person, online, and outreach.
- Instruct patrons on how to locate information from a wide variety of materials including physical books, online resources, and databases.
- Covering service desk, including answering reference questions and reader’s advisory questions, and assisting any public service desk or department including copier, printing, and scanning.
- Training and developing resources and classes for our team, the Board, and public on the use of digital library resources.
- Proficient in software such as Canva to create promotional materials as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Docs.
- Updating the BCCLS calendar and our webpage of Adult Programs.
- Creating displays showcasing the library and its collection holdings.
- 21 hours of continuing education courses are required every year via webinars, workshops, or seminars.
- Performing other duties as assigned for an evolving and growing library.
Qualifications :
Schedule :
The schedule for this position is 35 hours per week, including an evening shift and Saturday on a rotating basis.
Compensation :
This is a full-time salaried position. Garfield Free Public Library offers an excellent benefits package including generous paid leave, health insurance that requires employee contribution, vision stipend, and PERS.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Christopher Shupenko by email : christopher.shupenko@garfield.bccls.org referencing Adult Services Librarian / Librarian 1 in the subject line.
Notices :
Garfield Free Public Library is a Civil Service and Unionized Library.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must comply with the “New Jersey First Act.” If hired, the applicant must be in compliance with the residence requirements of the New Jersey First Act within one year of the date of hire.
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