Information Services Librarian (part-time) - South Brunswick Public Library

Job Description:

12 hours per week, including rotating weekends

The South Brunswick Library, located halfway between the metropolitan hubs of NYC and Philadelphia, is home to a diverse, growing community that values all the services the Library provides. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service through innovative programming, community engagement and outreach, and our Mobile Branch.

Our Library is in its final year of a multi-million construction project to expand and repurpose our existing building. We are excited to bring new team members aboard as we build our next chapter at the South Brunswick Public Library. Renovations include a new auditorium, state-of-the art meeting room, an expanded Teen Room, group study rooms, an instruction lab and more.

The South Brunswick Public Library is seeking an experienced, collaborative, customer service-oriented individual to join our staff as a part-time Librarian.

As part of the Information Services Department and reporting to the Head of Information Services, the ideal candidate will be able to create a welcoming atmosphere at the Information Desk, provide all library users with assistance in reference, readers’ advisory, information literacy, and in the use of library materials and reference resources; possess excellent communication skills; enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility and a sense of humor.

Job Qualifications:

• MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution and NJ Public Library Certification, or enrollment in a graduate-level program from an ALA accredited institution.

• Ability to keep informed of current objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship and a willingness to adapt to new technologies, trends, and innovations for the benefit of the local community.

• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.  Ability to apply active listening skills.

• Knowledge of available library materials and reader’s interests. Ability to determine patron information needs.

• Ability to use the Internet and other electronic reference resources. Ability to use e-mail, spreadsheet, and word processing software. Ability to learn integrated library system functions used in carrying out job duties. Ability to operate in a network environment.

• Schedule includes a rotating weekend, daytime, and potential evening hours. Will be eligible for additional hours on a fill-in basis.

• Fluency in a language other than English, knowledge of Polaris/LEAP, and experience with community outreach and engagement a plus.
  
  

Salary:

2025 starting rate for Librarian is $32.17/hour

For those who have a MLIS degree in-progress, they would be paid at the Information Assistant rate, reflecting coursework completed.

To Apply:
The application can be downloaded here (https://sbpl.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SBPL-Employment-Application-1.pdf)

Please email resume with job application and cover letter to Jill D’Amico, Head of Information Services, at jdamico@sbpl.info. Preference will be given to applications received by Monday, June 2, 2025.

South Brunswick and the South Brunswick Public Library are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Application link or email address: https://sbpl.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/SBPL-Employment-Application-1.pdf

Salary range or hourly wage: $32.17/hour

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

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