Librarian – Adult Services; ESL Coordinator; Cherry Hill Public Library

Librarian I – Adult Services (ESL Coordinator) - Cherry Hill Public Library

Filing Deadline:
Friday, September 18, 2026 or until filled

Full Time Union Position

Hours:

35 hours per week | Salary: $55,324

The Cherry Hill Public Library is seeking to hire a creative, well-read librarian for the Reference & Adult Services Department. We are a state-of-the-art library in a thriving and diverse suburban community. The successful candidate will be a responsible and energetic individual ready to keep up within a busy department.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Initiate and participate in departmental programming and services such as (but not limited to) the Librarian by Appointment service, our Community Conversations program series, monthly Book Club, technology classes, and other stand‑alone events.
• Selecting adult fiction and/or non‑fiction material as part of the collection development group.
• Staffing the adult Reference Desk as scheduled.
• Serve as coordinator of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class schedule.
• Research, identify, apply, and manage grants that create or support library mission, materials, and services.
• Manage various aspects of the CHPL website and assist in running collection reports.

• Knowledge of current practices in adult services, literature and materials.
• Familiarity with serving adults of all abilities.
• Ability to understand and apply library filing and classification systems.
• Physical stamina is required to put away materials, push and pull loaded book carts and other library equipment and materials. Physical activity includes, but is not limited to, prolonged periods of sitting as well as periods of standing, mobility, stretching, bending and stooping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of Koha ILS a plus. Ability to learn the library POS systems:
  Koha, SAM, Tech Logic, and others.
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues, librarians, supervisors and with adult and juvenile patrons of the library.
• Ability to understand the importance of following established procedures and regulations.
• Ability to work and perform tasks without supervision.

• Must have a master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university
• Experience providing reference and reader’s advisory services
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of print and digital general knowledge resources
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Teaching or computer instruction experience a plus
• Strong technology skills and general comfort with learning new technology
• Knowledge of Koha ILS a plus
• Successfully pass a criminal background check
• New Jersey residency required pursuant to NJSA 54:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), if selected for the position

This is a full time (35 hours a week) position with one weeknight and rotating Saturdays and Sundays required.

The Cherry Hill Public Library is the largest municipal library in the southern New Jersey area. The Library is open seven days a week and is operational Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 32 Sundays a year.

Subject to change.

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