Teen Librarian I - Cherry Hill Public Library
Job Description:
The Cherry Hill Public Library is seeking to hire a creative,
energetic, and well-read Teen Services Librarian for the Youth 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 flexible
individual ready to keep up within a busy department, provide library service
and programming for teens, and maintain constant contact and collaboration with
the teen community and other groups and professionals who work with young
adults.
Description of Duties:
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Plans a variety of teen programs
appropriate to the teen community’s identified interests and developmental
needs, including crafts, games, and presentations.
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Spearheads and facilitates the
annual Teen Summer Reading Program.
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Recruits,
supervises, and coordinates teen volunteers for all departments. Creates volunteer opportunities,
application forms and schedules.
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Manages the library’s Teen
Advisory Board (TAB), runs monthly TAB meetings, and coordinates TAB-run
programs.
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Provides
outreach to public and private Cherry Hill schools. Partners with Middle and High School librarians,
teachers, and student organizations on
programming and outreach visits.
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Manages the
collection development of print and digital materials for
ages 12-18. Evaluates items and makes decisions about selection, replacement,
and withdrawal of materials.
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Works with the
PR/Marketing Coordinator on social media, website, and marketing materials for teens. Experience with graphic design and Constant
Contact is a plus.
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Partners with external
organizations and groups to increase the use of library resources and services.
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Collaborates
across library departments for projects, committees, and large programs that support the library’s mission and goals.
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Provides
excellent customer service on the Youth Services desk by providing
information, readers advisory, and reference services to patrons in-person, by
phone, and online.
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Works with a complex circulation computer system
and manages a cash register while collecting fines and fees.
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Implements and adheres to all library policies
and procedures.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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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
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Teaching or
computer instruction experience a plus
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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 in
operation 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.
*Library hours subject to change.
How to Apply:
All employment applications (cover letter and resume) may be emailed to
jpurcell@chplnj.org
with the subject line “Youth Services Teen Librarian” or mailed to the address
below:
Administration
Cherry Hill Public Library
1100 Kings Highway North
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Attention: Jennie Purcell –Librarian I (Teen) Youth Services
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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