Somerset County Library System of NJ or North Plainfield Library branch - Youth Services Department

Branch Librarian Supervisor (Librarian II) (Job# 2025-13)

Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and monitoring the delivery of services to the local community related to the youth services department in English or Spanish or other language, subject to the needs of the branch; providing advanced reference and reader’s advisory services; planning, promoting and implementing library programs that encourage library usage and supports the goals of the SCLSNJ Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in technology and trends in library services; managing branch materials in an assigned subject area(s) according to the SCLSNJ Collection Management Plan; performing outreach services; performing other work-related responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science; three years experience as a professional librarian, coursework and/or training in adult, youth, or teen services and print and electronic resources or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; demonstrated leadership experience through work or volunteer activities; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law; reliable transportation to attend training or meetings at other branches or off-site locations as required.

Preferred: Bilingual in English/ Spanish.

Physical Demands:

Ability to operate a computer and keyboard, projectors, printers, and other office equipment; reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English or other languages as required by the position; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; ability to perform the essential functions of this position in areas of the building that are only accessible by using stairs; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lift and carry items weighing up to 35 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

About SCLSNJ:

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ is comprised of 9 locations that serve 15 member communities. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org

Application link or email address: jobs@sclibnj.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $66,045/year

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

Job focus:

Work schedule: 

Position Title/Grade:

Branch Librarian Supervisor/

Librarian II, Grade I

Location/Department:

North Plainfield/Youth Services

Reports to:

The Branch Manager

Job ID:

2025-13

Organization:

Somerset County Library System

of New Jersey

Library Type:

Public

Job Type:

Full-time,

Exempt

OPEIU

Annual Salary:

$66,045

37.5 hours per week

Paid Time Off

NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Schedule:

Since the library is open on days and evenings, the schedule may vary including Saturday rotation and some holidays; the schedule is subject to change with notice.

Please note that this is not a remote, temporary, or seasonal position.