Librarian 1 - Clifton Public Library

Job Description:

The
Clifton Public Library (Passaic County) has a full time librarian opportunity
in its very active Children’s Department. We are looking for a service oriented
professional with a Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences from an
ALA accredited program and a New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certificate to
join our team. Excellent communication skills and competency in the use and
instruction of technology are a must. The Children’s Department serves the age
range from babies to tweens. You will be providing outstanding reference,
reader’s advisory, collection development, programming, and outreach services
to a diverse public.

The
Children’s Department staff strives to develop and maintain relationships with
local elementary and middle schools, preschools and day cares, and community
groups and organizations. Clifton is a diverse community, in which 70% of the
children enrolled in the public school system speak a language other than
English as a first language in their homes, including Arabic, Turkish,
Gujarati, and Spanish. Proficiency in a second language that reflects this
diversity is a plus.

The
City of Clifton is civil service and this position is for the title of Librarian
1. Full time positions include health benefits and paid holiday, sick,
vacation, and personal days. The salary range for Librarian 1 is from $58,000
to $67,893.23. Under the “New Jersey First Act,” new hires must reside in New
Jersey within 1 year of starting. A full time schedule consists of 35 hours per
week, including at least one evening shift per week and every other Saturday.
Exact schedule to be determined.

Graduate
students enrolled in an ALA accredited Master in Library and Information
Studies or equivalent program may be considered if graduation by June 2026 is
expected. The temporary title for graduate students would be Library Associate
at $24 / hour, with consideration for Librarian 1 after professional licensure
is obtained. Part-time hourly work is possible for Library Associates while in
school.

Now
more than ever, we are seeking someone who is flexible and creative with their
working environment and resources. Work assignments will include time in both
our Main Library and Allwood Branch, as well as at outreach events. We are
working towards resuming Sunday hours, which typically run October –
mid-December and mid-January – May. This provides an opportunity for additional
work on separate, seasonal schedules.

The
Clifton Public Library includes the Main Memorial Library and the recently
renovated Allwood Branch. It serves a city population of 90,000 and is a member
of the PALS Plus consortium.

Please
submit a letter of interest and a resume to Christine Althawabta, Administrative
Clerk, in the Business Office (email to althawabta@cliftonpl.org). Applications
will be accepted until the job is filled.

Application link or email address: althawabta@cliftonpl.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $58,000.00 - $67,893.23

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

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