Supervising Librarian, Dunellen Public Library

Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and monitoring the delivery library services; providing advanced reference and reader’s advisory services; plan, promote and implementing library programs that encourage library usage and support the goals of the DPL Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in technology and trends in library services; managing library materials according to the DPL Collection Management Plan;

performing outreach services; performing other work-related responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science; three years experience as a professional librarian, coursework and/or training in adult, youth, or teen services and print and electronic resources or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; demonstrated leadership experience through work or volunteer activities; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law;

reliable transportation to attend training or meetings off-site locations as required.

Please submit your NJ Librarian Certificate

37.5 hours per week /Paid Time Off / NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Schedule:Since the library is open on days and evenings, the schedule may vary including Saturday rotation and some holidays; the schedule is subject to change with notice.

Please note that this is not a remote, temporary, or seasonal position.

Physical Demands:Ability to operate a computer and keyboard, projectors, printers, and other office equipment; reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English, Spanish or other languages; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; ability to perform the essential functions of this position; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lift and carry items weighing up to 35 lbs.;

pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

• Job Type: Full-time
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Benefits:
  Medical/ Dental/ Paid Time Off / NJ Public Employee Retirement System

Ability to Commute:

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay