Children's Librarian Position - Hunterdon County Library

FT Children's Librarian Position - Hunterdon County Library

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic, team-oriented candidate with a strong public service to join the HCL team in the Children’s Department. This position provides service to the public including answering questions, providing readers advisory in person and online, planning programs and creating service/informational materials.

The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small satellite library, a mobile bookmobile and ongoing support to six affiliated libraries within the County of Hunterdon. The library is a member of the MAIN Library Alliance, a consortium of 49 public libraries, and employs over 60 full and part‑time staff. The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.
• Applicant must comply with the ‘NJ First Act.’
• Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver’s license – initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure.
• 35 hours/week, including some nights and weekends.

Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems, and paid sick, vacation, personal, and holiday leave.