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Marion Branch Manager (Librarian II) - Jersey City Free Public Library
Marion Branch Manager (Librarian II) - Jersey City Free Public Library

Job Description: JCFPL JOB TITLE: Marion Branch ManagerLOCATION: Marion Branch REPORTS TO: North Regional Manager SALARY RANGE: $73,646-$78,438 per yearCIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian IIFULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-TimeWORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Scheduled 35 hours/week). May be required... Continue Reading

Date posted03/24/2026


Youth Services Librarian (Librarian I) - Jersey City Free Public Library, Miller Branch
Youth Services Librarian (Librarian I) - Jersey City Free Public Library, Miller Branch

Job Description: JCFPL JOB TITLE: Youth Services Librarian LOCATION: Miller Branch REPORTS TO: Branch ManagerCIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian ISTARTING SALARY RANGE: $65,834 - $70,782 per yearFULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-TimeWORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and... Continue Reading

Date posted03/24/2026


Director - Katonah Village Library (NY)
Director - Katonah Village Library (NY)

Job Description: Katonah Village Library (NY) is seeking a forward-thinking and energetic Director who harnesses a growth mindset to engage a motivated staff and supportive community. Governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees, Katonah Village Library is an association library with a $1.2... Continue Reading

Date posted03/24/2026


Youth Services Librarian (Librarian I) - Jersey City Free Public Library, Five Corners Branch
Youth Services Librarian (Librarian I) - Jersey City Free Public Library, Five Corners Branch

JCFPL JOB TITLE: Youth Services Librarian LOCATION: Five Corners BranchREPORTS TO: Branch ManagerCIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian ISTARTING SALARY RANGE: $65,834 - $70,782 per yearFULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-TimeWORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be... Continue Reading

Date posted03/24/2026


Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services - Springfield Public Library
Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services - Springfield Public Library

Job Description: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/HEAD OF YOUTH SERVICES Springfield Free Public Library, Springfield, NJ (Union County) The Springfield Free Public Library seeks a highly motivated, innovative professional to serve as Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services. This leadership position... Continue Reading

Date posted03/23/2026


Organizational Update: March 2026
Organizational Update: March 2026

NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, March 17. Here are some of the highlights: Congratulations to NJLA’s 2026-2027 newly elected Executive Board members (and thanks to everyone who ran for office and voted in the election): Vice President/President-Elect: Sarah Lester,... Continue Reading

Date posted03/19/2026


Organizational Update: February 2026
Organizational Update: February 2026

NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, February 24. Here are some of the highlights: NJLA’'s 2026-2027 Executive Board election is open! Please cast your vote by midnight on March 15. NJLA has an outstanding slate of candidates: Vice President/President-Elect Crystal... Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2026


Organizational Update: January 2026
Organizational Update: January 2026

NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, January 20. Here are some of the highlights: President Lorraine Ruiz, along with NJASL President, Gab Casieri, and NJASL President-elect shared the theme for the 2027 NJLA-NJASL Annual Conference: Partners in Purpose: Building Community Through... Continue Reading

Date posted01/22/2026


Organizational Update: November and December 2025
Organizational Update: November and December 2025

NJLA’s Executive Board met on Tuesday, November 18, and Tuesday December 16 (this update combines highlights from those two meetings). Here are some of the highlights: President Lorraine Ruiz met individually with NJLA leaders from the Executive Board, Committees, and... Continue Reading

Date posted12/19/2025


Chronicle: Fall 2025
Chronicle: Fall 2025

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Date posted12/19/2025


Materials Acquisition Update 10/31/25
Materials Acquisition Update 10/31/25

This is an update on the 10/10 and 10/24 Materials acquisition updates: BookazineBookazine is a book wholesaler based in Bayonne, NJ. They provide bestsellers and other trade titles, as well as university and small press titles, and access to over 2 million current and backlist titles. Customers... Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2025


Materials Acquisition Update from Katy White
Materials Acquisition Update from Katy White

Edit October 31, 2025: Please see the latest Materials Acquisition Update. This is an update on the October 10 Announcement, “Baker & Taylor Cease Operations.” Baker & TaylorAs we reported in the October 23 NJLA Organizational Update: If you have questions about existing... Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2025