Part-Time Adult Collection Development Librarian - Fanwood Memorial Library

Job Description:

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (8 hours per week)

Compensation: $27 per hour

Position Summary

The Fanwood Memorial Library seeks a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Part-Time Librarian to oversee the development and maintenance of the adult fiction and nonfiction collection. The successful candidate will maintain a current, diverse, and engaging collection that is responsive to community interests.

Responsibilities

• Select, evaluate, and order adult fiction and non-fiction materials in print and digital formats

• Perform ongoing collection assessment and weeding in accordance with established best practices

• Manage and monitor the adult materials budget

• Oversee end processing of adult materials, including reviewing bibliographic records, classification review and updates, labeling, and ensuring materials are properly prepared for circulation

• Coordinate physical processing tasks such as spine labels, RFID tags and protective coverings

• Analyze circulation statistics and usage data to guide purchasing decisions

• Review professional journals, vendor catalogs, and other selection tools to stay informed of new and forthcoming titles and publishing trends in collection development

• Provide individualized reader’s advisory services to adult patrons.

• Prepare book displays and curated reading lists to highlight new and notable materials

Qualifications Required:

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution

• New Jersey Professional Librarian Certification 

• Experience in public library collection development

• Strong knowledge of contemporary fiction and non-fiction literature

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and budget management abilities

• Proficiency with integrated library systems and standard library technologies

Preferred:

• Experience in a New Jersey public library

• Familiarity with community-based collection development

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 lbs

Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of NJ Librarian Certification to the Library Director.

The Fanwood Memorial Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application link or email address: dweiss@fanwoodlibrary.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $27.00/hour

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

Job focus: Public/Adult Service

Work schedule: Part-Time