JOB HOTLINE: Updated for the week July 1, 2009
Job listings are for MLS positions. Positions that meet the NJLA minimum
salary requirement are listed first. Beginning January 1, 2009
the minimum starting salary requirement is $49,286 for librarians
and $26,884 for library assistants. (See
Salary Guide  )
Jobs are listed for four weeks unless the employer specifies otherwise.
New jobs are listed first.
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NEW POSITIONS: Jobs that meet the NJLA Minimum
PART-TIME REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/WEEKEND SUPERVISOR, HADDONFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Haddonfield Public Library is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian and Weekend Supervisor. Duties include general and historical reference, computer assistance and supervision of other library staff on weekends and occasional evenings. Duty is approximately 11 hours every other weekend and a 4 hour evening shift. Summer hours are reduced. Our readers expect creative Readers’ advisory so avid readers are sought.
Salary: meets the NJLA minimum.
Minimum requirements: Candidates should have an MLIS or MLS from an accredited program and a NJ State Professional Librarian’s certificate. MLS students near completion of degree will be considered. Reference, computer, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed. You must like teens! Available immediately. Email your current resume, cover letter and three references to: sbriant@haddonfieldlibrary.org or mail to: Susan Briant, Library Director Haddonfield Public Library 60 Haddon Avenue Haddonfield, NJ 08033
EXPERIENCED CATALOGER, WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Immediate temporary (2-3 months) opening, 15 hours weekly, schedule flexible. Dynix experience strongly preferred.
$27.08 per hour, the NJLA minimum.
E-mail resume with professional references to: Darla Wagner, Head, Technical Services, Westfield Memorial Library, wmlpersonnel@wmlnj.org Please do not fax your resume.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR, BRADLEY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Trustees of the Bradley Beach Public Library are accepting applications for the position of Library Director. This position requires an individual with the proven ability to lead a staff of at least six associates, effectively communicate with the community, and undertake expansion and upgrades which are currently underway.
The successful candidate will be visionary and have the leadership skills to move the Library forward and fully implement the Bradley Beach Library Strategic Plan. The Plan will run through 2011and includes goals and objectives designed to ensure the library continues to serve all customers by means of its programs and services.
This position is available to begin August 17, 2009; salary range is $57,000 to $65,000 with excellent benefits.
Applicants for this position must meet all technical competencies for Librarians as stated by the New Jersey Library Association, possess knowledge of current and emerging technology and have 5 years or more of professional public library experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory responsibility.
Qualifications:
MLS Degree from an ALA-accredited program
NJ State Professional Librarian Certificate
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Continuing commitment to professional development
If you possess strong management skills, enthusiasm and a positive attitude, please email your resume, references, cover letter with salary requirement as a Word document attachment to Board President Joan Cicchi at, bradleybeachdirectorsearch@gmail.com
If you prefer, you may mail your documents to Joan Cicchi c/o Beaudette, P.O. Box 367, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720. Candidates invited to apply will receive an application via return email. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until July 17, 2009.
Equal opportunity employer
LIBRARY DIRECTOR, BOONTON-HOLMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Boonton-Holmes Library in Boonton is looking for a director. Our director must have graduated from an ALA accredited school with masters degree in library science. We would like two years of supervisory experience and have or would qualify for a New Jersey State professional Librarian Certificate.
Boonton Holmes is a small library on Main Street, in a town of approximately 3,800 citizens. Most of the people are within walking distance of out building and we have a large group of school age children that use the library regularly. A number of the families have lived in Boonton for several generations and are great supporters of out library.
Please send your resume to Boontondirectorsearch@gmail.com
NEW POSITIONS: Below NJLA Minimum
ADJUNCT LIBRARIAN, RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for forty years, offers over 90 associate degrees and certificates, customized training and continuing education. The College's 240-acre campus lies at the crossroads of central New Jersey in North Branch. In addition, an RVCC satellite site is located in the Township of Franklin, Somerset County.
Job Description:
RVCC is seeking a part-time Adjunct Librarian for DAY hours effective September 2, 2009. The position is approximately 10-15 hours per week. The Adjunct Librarian will provide reference services, teach information literacy classes, and perform other duties or special projects as assigned by the Reference/Instruction Librarian and/or Library Director.
Requirements:
An M.L.S. degree or equivalent from a graduate school of library science accredited by the American Library Association is required.
Familiarity with OCLC and Innovative Millennium computer system is desirable. Candidates should be comfortable using current technology including Internet searching, e-mail reference services and instructional technology systems. Information literacy instruction and college library reference experience are preferred.
Applicants will be asked to conduct a brief teaching demonstration as part of the interview process.
Evening and weekend hours may be available.
Application Instructions:
RVCC's starting rate and rank are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.
http://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=14160
CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN, PART TIME, MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Middletown Township Public Library is seeking a part-time Librarian to join our team.
Duties:
- Working on a busy Children’s Help Desk, providing reference assistance and reader’s advisory to children and adult caregivers.
- Planning, promoting and implementing infant, preschool, school age, summer reading activities.
- Selecting, maintaining and weeding print and non-print materials in assigned areas.
Requirements:
MLS from an ALA accredited program
NJ Librarian’s Certificate
New Jersey Civil Service Commission Job Description #07570
Part-Time: 17 ½ hours per week, one evening per week, Saturdays in Rotation, $24.77 per hour
Interested candidates should mail their cover letter and resume to JoAnn Strano, Assistant Director, Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown, NJ 07748. No emails will be accepted. Cover letter is critical and should demonstrate excellent communication skills, dedication, enthusiasm, and caring. Position available immediately. Resumes will be accepted through July 10th or until the position is filled.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS: Jobs that meet the NJLA Minimum
LIBRARY DIRECTOR, MOUNT LAUREL LIBRARY
The Board of Trustees of the nationally acclaimed Mount Laurel Library is seeking a dynamic and experienced Library Director to manage and direct the operations of the library.
Qualifications: Candidates should hold a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate and an MLS Degree from an ALA accredited program. In addition, candidate must have in-depth knowledge of library operations, financial management skills, experience with current library technologies, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, strong management/ supervisory skills and vision for library growth. Experience with a retail library approach and strategic planning is a plus.
For more information about the Mount Laurel Library, please visit http:// www.mtlaurel.lib.nj.us
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee employment and supervision of library staff
- Financial management including budget, fundraising, grant writing, collection and donor development
- Strategic planning and identifying future needs
- Training, scheduling and evaluating staff
- Act as technical advisor to the Board of Trustees
- Make policy recommendations to the board and implement new policy
- Have a firm grasp on facility management
- Maintain active involvement in professional organizations
- Manage community outreach to encourage increased use of library
- Manage development of collection
- Oversee public relations to enhance the image of the library in the community
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000. This position reports to the Board of Trustees and is a civil service appointment. Please click on the link below to apply.
https://info.csc.state.nj.us/VATS/WebAnno.aspx?FileNumber=11878
DATA SERVUCES LIBRARIAN, JOHN COTTON DANA LIBRARY, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Rutgers University Libraries seek an experienced, innovative, and service-oriented librarian to fill the newly-created position of Data Services Librarian in the John Cotton Dana Library on the Newark Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. A new unit within Dana Library will include data services, along with digital library, media, and library computing services, in support of individual faculty scholarship, all academic units and disciplines, as well as disciplinary and interdisciplinary research centers. Reporting to the Head of Media and Digital Library Services for the Dana Library and working closely with the Data Librarian on the New Brunswick campus, the Data Services Librarian position will include faculty liaison responsibilities, particularly with research centers, and responsibility for the management and analysis of large data sets. The Data Services Librarian will provide support to faculty and students in using research databases, such as the interactive Census, GIS and other software for quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and provide support for the presentation of the results of research and analysis. In support of the library’s assessment function, the Data Services Librarian will play a key role in the comprehensive analysis of the documented needs and use of the data services resources and use of the data services for research support, by faculty, academic units, and research centers. The incumbent will participate as a member of the Public Services team, providing reference and research assistance and collection development responsibilities, including the selection of databases and other resources that support the provision of data services. As a member of a university-wide faculty, the Data Services Librarian may participate in system-wide initiatives, committees, and task forces, related to the areas of professional responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS Required: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, or Master’s degree in relevant science or social science discipline. Experience working with quantitative data and manipulation of datasets. Knowledge of statistical software such as SAS, SPSS (PASW), Stata, and/or R. Familiarity with major data resources (ICPSR, Census, etc.). Good communication and interpersonal skills. Skill in collaboration and teamwork in an academic environment. Strong service orientation and understanding of user needs. Desired: Experience with software for qualitative data analysis. Experience with relational databases. Experience in a library environment, including reference and public services. Knowledge of XML and metadata standards relevant to data. Familiarity with web design and scripting languages.
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
FUNDING: The position is grant-funded, with an initial appointment of one year. The position may be continued, pending funding.
STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.
LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), comprised of libraries on the University’s Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark Campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection development. The Libraries have a staff of 304, a budget of $21 million, and holdings numbering more than 3.6 million volumes. Rutgers University Libraries are a member of ARL, CRL, RLG, Lyrasis, Metro, NERL, and VALE, and use SirsiDynix and OCLC as their primary bibliographic utilities. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities. The Newark Campus of Rutgers University is a doctoral-degree granting research institution that is a leading education and research center. Classified as a Carnegie Research Intensive, Rutgers-Newark offers 14 doctoral programs: American studies, applied physics, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, global affairs, integrative neuroscience, management, mathematical sciences, nursing, psychology, public administration, and urban systems. For more information go to the RUL website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu and to learn about the Dana Library and Newark Campus go to: http://library.newark.rutgers.edu
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 186), University Libraries Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rci.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.
LIBRARIAN –REFERENCE PART-TIME, HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TERM: Position available for evenings and/or Saturdays
DUTIES: Performs general Reference and information duties in an urban, community college.
1. Conducts bibliographic instruction for faculty and students.
2. Supervises other library staff and student workers during assigned reference schedule.
3. Delivers Reference and Readers’ services.
Salary: NJLA Minimum
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should have an MLS from an accredited program with a reference concentration, experience teaching information literacy classes and reference service experience.
Apply immediately: Hudson County Community College Library/LRC
25 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Attn:Director | Email: sdavis@hccc.edu
Fax: 201 963-0789 Please specify day and/or time availability.
Application deadline: 7/10/09 | Start date: 9/1/09
LIBRARY DIRECTOR, NUTLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, NUTLEY, NJ
The Trustees of the Nutley Public Library, Nutley, NJ, are searching for a library director. The position is available October 1, 2009. The successful candidate will lead the organization in providing excellent services to our suburban community of 27,362. With daily customers averaging more than 450 per day, circulation in excess of 150,000 items and more than 750 programs annually, the library is an integral and respected community resource. The Director manages a budget of $1.5 million, directs a staff of 32 which includes 5 full-time professional librarians and reports to a seven member Board of Trustees. The new director will be innovative, organized, articulate, and possess strong library, management, budgetary, communication and interpersonal skills.
For more information on the Township of Nutley and the Nutley Public Library, please visit http://www.nutleynj.org and http://nutley.bccls.org.
JOB SPECIFICATION: The NJ Civil Service Commission Job Specification #02283 may be viewed here: http://webapps.dop.state.nj.us/jobspec/02283.htm
A NJ Professional Librarian Certificate is required. More information about the certificate is available here:
http://www.njstatelib.org/LDB/NJ_State_Professional_Librarian_Certificate_Application_and_Checklist.pdf
COMPENSATION: Minimum salary - $70,000 negotiable commensurate with experience, generous benefits package. This is a Civil Service appointment and the successful candidate will be appointed provisionally until approved by the NJ Civil Service Commission. Please send an email with the word Application on the subject line to nfplsearch@nutleynj.org and attach a cover letter, resume and references. Equal Opportunity Employer.
PART-TIME CATALOGING LIBRARIAN, UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Union Public Library is seeking an innovative and collaborative tech-savvy individual for our Technical Services Department. The candidate should be familiar with the latest cataloging procedures as well as experience with AACR rules, DDC classification system and original Marc record cataloging. The individual will catalog books, serials, and reference books and direct staff to catalog periodicals, audio-visual materials and children’s materials as well as processing of materials. May include occasional public service on the reference desk and other duties as assigned..
Must possess a Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program and a NJ State Professional Librarian Certificate. Must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Salary meets the NJLA recommended minimum, 26 hours per week. Vacation and sick time is pro-rated.
Excellent opportunity for recent Rutgers graduate.
Please send resume and cover letter with three references to Laurie Sansone, Director Union Public Library 1980 Morris Ave Union, NJ 07083 or email to lsansone@uplnj.org.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS: Below NJLA Minimum
PART TIME REFERENCE/INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN, UNION COUNTY COLLEGE, CRANFORD CAMPUS
Part time – up to 19 hours per week. Cranford Campus – evenings 5 to 10 PM Mondays through Thursdays. Other campuses as needed to provide reference and lead library instruction classes as needed. $23 per hour. Provide reference and instruction services to users of the Union County College Libraries; assist with special projects and programs as needed; perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Libraries or his/her designee.
Required qualifications: American Library Association accredited MLS. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong reference experience and background or experience in teaching, training or presentations.
To apply: email your resume with a cover letter (in WORD format) to HRJobs@ucc.edu and reference job #__40-09______in the subject line of the email. Please include contact information for three professional references.
Union County College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to diversity.
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