Young Adult Librarian - The Morristown & Morris Township Library
Job Description:
Are you a people person and enjoy working with the public?
The Morristown & Morris Township Library is seeking a friendly, customerservice-oriented person to join our creative team as our Young Adult Librarian
in the Children’s Department. The person in this position will head
services, programming, outreach, and collection development for our middle and
high school grade students and work directly with the Head of the Children’s
Department to implement goals and benchmarks.
Are you creative and have good ideas?
New ideas are always welcome! We like a person who can work independently,
but also as a part of a great team, cross-departmentally here at the
Library. Creativity is appreciated greatly and helps not only in program development, but also with outreach and strategic thinking as far as meeting the needs of our patrons.
Do you enjoy working with children and teens?
Our Children’s Department is a busy place with regular programming, school visits
and outreach opportunities. The Library
serves about 15,000-20,000 patrons a month and circulates about 20,000-25,000
items a month, with a large percentage of that taking place in the Children’s
Department. We are one of the larger
libraries in the Main Library Alliance consortium and draw regionally from
around the greater Morristown area. We
have many teens who volunteer in the Children’s Room and this position
administers those volunteers and works with the Children’s Room staff for desk
coverage, programming, and patron services.
Do you like shopping?
Adults that includes graphic novels, non-fiction, popular fiction, eBooks and
titles in Spanish. We are always looking for new technologies and formats
to engage with our young readers. The person in this position will be
responsible for ordering in print and digital formats to meet the diverse needs
of our communities.
Have you ever wanted to work in a vibrant and historic downtown area?
What is the Library looking for in a candidate?
Our library serves a diverse population and is located in the heart of historic
Morristown near many cultural and historical attractions and a wide array of
dining and nightlife. It is an energetic downtown with many visitors, and
active Library participation amongst its residents both in person and
virtually. Morris Township and Morristown are diverse communities and the
Library has a commitment to supporting diversity among our staff, collections
and programming.
candidate should have a strong background in YA and/or children’s services, an interest
in running programming for teens, a strong background in the technology our
young people use, and be committed to exemplary customer service. We are
looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills,
experience with a variety of library software such as ILS and room reservation
systems, web-based and software-based computer programs including Canva and
Excel, and familiarity with website maintenance and social media. Fluency
in Spanish is desirable.
What are the perks for working at the Library?
The Library has a deep commitment to supporting and serving the diverse needs of
our community and patrons. Through our staff, collections, and
programming, we strive to honor the broadest range of identities and social and
historical experiences expressed in our communities, and are an organization of
information professionals dedicated to empowering others to access, interpret, and
create. We do this by intentionally developing a vibrant collection of
print and electronic resources and virtual and in-person programming that celebrate
the diversity of Morristown and Morris Township. EOE
Please email your cover letter and resume along with the names and contact information
for three references to Abigail Hsu at abigail.hsu@mmt.mainlib.org
Resumes will be accepted through May 9, 2025.This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week that includes some evenings and
weekends. The salary begins at $59,000,
commensurate with experience. The position also includes a pension plan (plus
optional 403b), great vacation benefits, health insurance, and an optional dental
plan. Added bonus: a great work environment with many friendly co-workers.
Application link or email address: NA
Salary range or hourly wage: $59,000
MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.
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