Part-Time Children’s Services Library Associate - West Milford Township Library

Job Description:

Part-Time Children’s Services Library Associate

The West Milford Township Library is seeking an
enthusiastic, creative, and organized individual to join our team for the
part-time position of Children’s Services Library Associate (see below for
schedule/hours). A background in children’s services or education is preferred.
An integral member of a team, this position entails providing storytimes and
other fun and educational programs for children, as well as circulation duties
in the Children’s Room.

Responsibilities include:

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Plans, prepares and presents weekly storytimes in
coordination with the children’s librarian.

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Plans, prepares and presents after-school and
weekend programs for children.

·        
Performs
circulation duties, such as checking items in and out to patrons, registering
new library cards, updating information on patron library accounts, shelving
library materials, shelf-reading, and gathering items from system generated holds
lists.

·        
Provides Reference and Reader’s Advisory for
children and their guardians.

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Participates in social media and other publicity
outlets.

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Assists in creating displays in the children’s
area.

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Creates program flyers using Canva.

·        
Assists in preparing reading lists as
appropriate for children.

·        
Promotes awareness of children’s programs and
services.

·        
Represents the library at community events and
other outreach opportunities.

·        
Performs other related tasks as assigned by children’s
librarian, supervising librarian, or director.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Students in the
process of obtaining an MLIS (or equivalent) would be considered an ideal
candidate. Candidate must be willing to become a New Jersey resident within one
year of hire. Experience with Workflows and the PALS Plus system is preferred,
but not required.

The schedule for this position is 24 hours per week total,
to be filled by either one person at 24 hours per week or two people dividing
the weekday evening hours and alternating every other Saturday. The scheduled hours
are Monday 4pm-8pm, Tuesday 3pm-8pm, Wednesday 4pm-8pm, Thursday 4pm-8pm,
Saturday 9:30am-5pm. Salary is $24.00/hour. This is a union and civil service
position. Offers of employment are pending the completion of a criminal
background check. The West Milford Township Library is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

In your cover letter,
clearly state whether you are interested in the total of 24 hours per week or
shared weekday evening hours and every other Saturday. If the latter, state
your preferred weekday evenings.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates of interest will be
contacted. To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and the three
professional references to Karyn Gost, Library Director, at gost@wmtl.org                                                                                                                           

Application link or email address: gost@wmtl.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $24.00/hour

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

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