Full-Time Technology / Adult Services Library Associate - West Milford Township Library

Job Description:

Full-Time Technology / Adult Services Library Associate

The West Milford Township Library is seeking a tech savvy, detail
oriented, innovative, and customer-service oriented individual for the full-time
position of Technology/ Adult Services Library Associate. This position entails
technology instruction, program development, readers' advisory, collection
development, website development, and social media management, while working as
an integral part of a team.

Responsibilities include:

·        Design and teach technology instructional
sessions and classes as well as create tutorials and guides for assisting
patrons in the use of technology platforms and databases.

·        Act as the in-library point person for
first-step technology issues.

·        Participate in website development (using
Wordpress).

·        Provide reference service, both in person and on
phone, readers’ advisory, and computer assistance.

·        Create promotional materials using Canva.

·        Schedule programs for adults.

·        Participate in
collection development for adult materials.

·        Cover Circulation
Desk and other service areas as needed.

·        Perform other related duties as assigned to meet
the goals of the library. 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Students in the
process of obtaining an MLIS (or equivalent) would be considered an ideal
candidate. Candidate must be willing to become a New Jersey resident within one
year of hire. Experience with Workflows and the PALS Plus system is preferred,
but not required.

The schedule for this position is 35 hours per week, including
a regular evening shift, and weekend coverage on a rotating basis. Salary range
is $48,000 - $52,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. West
Milford Township Library offers medical benefits, paid vacation, personal and
sick time. The library participates in the State PERS pension plan. This is a
union and civil service position. Offers of employment are pending the
completion of a criminal background check. The West Milford Township Library is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates of interest will be
contacted. To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and the three
professional references to Karyn Gost, Library Director, at gost@wmtl.org

Application link or email address: gost@wmtl.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $48,000-$52,000

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

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