Librarian I Adult Services -Cherry Hill Public Library
Job Description:
Filing Deadline: Friday, July 25, 2025
Full Time Union Position
Hours: 35 hours per week |
Salary: $53,844
About the Position:
The Cherry Hill Public Library is seeking to hire a creative,
well-read librarian for the Reference & Adult Services Department. We are a
state-of-the-art library in a thriving and diverse suburban community. The
successful candidate will be a responsible and energetic individual ready to
keep up within a busy department. Duties will include (but are not limited to):
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Initiate and participate in departmental
programming and services such as (but not limited to) the Librarian by
Appointment service, our Community Conversations program series, monthly Book
Club, technology classes, and other stand-alone events.
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Selecting adult fiction and/or non-fiction
material as part of the collection development group.
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Staffing the adult Reference Desk as scheduled.
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Serve as coordinator of the technology class
schedule.
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Coordinate live music events and adult crafting
programs.
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Research, identify, apply, and manage grants
that create or support library mission, materials, and services.
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Manage various aspects of the CHPL website and
assist in running collection reports.
Knowledge and
Abilities:
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Knowledge of current practices in adult
services, literature and materials.
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Familiarity with serving adults of all
abilities.
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Ability to understand and apply library filing
and classification systems.
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Physical stamina is required to put away
materials, push and pull loaded book carts and other library equipment and
materials. Physical activity includes, but is not limited to, prolonged periods
of sitting as well as periods of standing, mobility, stretching, bending and
stooping.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Knowledge of Koha ILS a plus. Ability to learn
the library POS systems: Koha, SAM, Tech Logic, and others.
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Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues,
librarians, supervisors and with adult and juvenile patrons of the library.
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Ability to understand the importance of
following established procedures and regulations.
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Ability to work and perform tasks without
supervision.
Qualifications:
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Must have a
master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library
Association accredited college or university
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Experience providing reference and reader’s
advisory services
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Strong communication and customer service skills
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Knowledge of print and digital general knowledge
resources
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Ability to work both independently and within a
team
·
Teaching or computer instruction experience a
plus
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Strong technology skills and general comfort
with learning new technology
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Knowledge of Koha ILS a plus
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Successfully pass a criminal background check
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New Jersey residency required pursuant to NJSA
54:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), if selected for the position
Schedule:
This is a full time (35 hours a week) position with one
weeknight and rotating Saturdays and Sundays required.
About the Library:
The Cherry Hill Public Library is the largest municipal
library in the southern New Jersey area. The Library is open seven days a week
and is operational Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 32 Sundays a
year.* *Subject to change.
Application link or email address: jpurcell@chplnj.org
Salary range or hourly wage: 53,844.00
MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.
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